Adding landscape beds to your property in Nebraska or Iowa is a great way to enhance its curb appeal. However, there are several things you'll want to consider beforehand. First, you'll want to think about their location, as this will impact the amount of sunlight they receive and how they'll look from the street. You'll also want to consider their shape, as this will affect how they fit into your overall landscape design. Additionally, you'll want to choose plants and ground covers that complement each other and thrive in your specific environment. Finally, it's a good idea to invest in a design rendering to see how your new landscape beds will look before they're installed.

Consider the location of your new landscape beds.

Plants, flowers, and mulch in a front yard landscape in Omaha, NE.

When adding new landscape beds to your property, one of the first things you'll want to consider is their location. The placement of your landscape beds will affect how much sunlight they receive and how they'll look from the street. If you want to maximize their visual impact, you may want to place them in areas that are visible from the road. On the other hand, if you want to create a more private oasis, you may want to place them in less conspicuous areas.

Additionally, you'll want to make sure your landscape beds receive the right amount of sunlight for the plants you plan to add. Some plants thrive in full sun, while others prefer partial or full shade. By considering the location of your landscape beds, you can ensure they receive the right amount of sunlight and enhance the overall aesthetic of your property.

Think about the shape of your landscape beds.

The shape of your landscape beds is another important factor to consider when adding them to your property. The shape of your landscape beds can affect how they fit into your overall landscape design. For example, if you have a lot of straight lines on your property, you may want to create landscape beds with curved edges to add some contrast, and vice versa. You'll also want to ensure their shape fits in with where you want to put them to create a seamless, purposeful look. That way, they complement the existing surroundings and look as if they've been there the entire time!

Consider the plants and ground cover you want to add to your new landscape beds.

Gray rocks and small plants in a landscape bed in Omaha, NE.

When adding new landscape beds to your property, you'll want to consider your desired plants and ground cover. Different plants have unique characteristics, such as color, texture, and height, along with specific conditions in which they grow best. You'll want to opt for those that complement each other and thrive in the soil and sun conditions of your landscape. Additionally, it's important to consider whether you prefer rocks or mulch as the ground cover. Both provide similar health benefits for plants, but they bring different aesthetics. Because of this, you'll want to think about your desired look for your landscape when deciding on the ground cover and plants.

Consider investing in a design rendering when adding new landscape beds.

Before installing your new landscape beds, it's a good idea to invest in a design rendering. A design rendering is a digital representation of your landscape project. It allows you to see how your landscape beds will look before they're installed. This can help you make any necessary adjustments to your design before installation, saving you time and money in the long run. By investing in a design rendering, you can ensure your landscape beds turn out exactly how you envisioned them.

Design renderings can be 2D or 3D, depending on your preference.

Call us today to schedule our plantings and softscapes service!

If you're looking to enhance the curb appeal of your property with new landscape beds, look no further than our plantings and softscapes service! Our team at Clear Creek Landscapes proudly serves residential and commercial property owners, as well as HOAs, in Omaha, Elkhorn, Gretna, NE, and nearby areas, including those in Iowa. We'll work closely with you to ensure your landscape beds turn out exactly how you envisioned them. Call us today at (402) 677-7652 to schedule our plantings and softscapes service.