Budget Landscaping Advice

Looking to add some flavor to your landscape without spending a lot of money? We've compiled a few budget landscaping tips to help you do just that. And remember -- we're always ready and willing to help you out with any larger landscaping projects you need to tackle. Call us for a free quote today at (336) 662-0081.

Consider a professional consultation. An hour or two with a seasoned landscaping veteran could save you a lot of money down the line by helping you avoid costly mistakes.

Split your landscaping project into phases. Don't fall into the trap and think that your landscaping project has to be completed all at once. If the entire project is a bit out of your budget, complete it in phases.

You get what you pay for. It's important to stay within budget, but be careful not to sacrifice too much on the quality side of things. You may end up paying more to replace your worn-down goods later than if you had bought something of higher quality in the first place.

Check the Web for discounts. Online stores can hold a treasure trove of discounts and savings, if you look in the right places. Be sure to shop around, check out deal sites, and put in a little bit of work to find the lowest price possible.

Five Very Important Landscaping Tips

Thinking about starting up a landscape design project on your property? Great! We have a few tips we'd like to share with you to ensure that your project goes smoothly. Follow these, and you should get through with minimal frustrations and reach the finish line -- a beautiful landscape.

Stay on budget!
This one is very important. Figure out how much you can spend on your project, set it aside, and don't spend one single cent over that amount.

Before you buy, draw.
Sketch out your property and decide on how you'd like it to look. Where should certain features be? What should be planted, and where? By planning these out in advance, you'll save yourself a headache and you'll be able to control your spending a lot more effectively.

Consider growth for spacing.
When drawing your plans, consider the fact that the plants you buy may grow, and some may grow far larger than you expect. This will require some spacing to keep your plants from growing into each other. Also, while on the subject of growth, keep height in mind, and put smaller plants in the front.

Make it happen.
The project will likely consist of some hard work -- be prepared for that! But know that the end result is two-fold -- satisfaction at having accomplished the task, and satisfaction at knowing you'll be able to relax and enjoy your newly-designed landscape.

Looking for some landscaping help on your next project? Give Oak Ridge Shrubbery a call today at (336) 662-0081.

Oak Ridge Shrubbery, Now on Pinterest

Interested in seeing some of the landscaping work Oak Ridge Shrubbery has completed, as well as landscaping ideas gathered from around the world? Now you can! We've established a presence on Pinterest, where we can share ideas of our own, as well as ideas from other talented landscapers.

What's Pinterest? It's an online pinboard, of sorts, where images from around the Web can be pinned and saved for later viewing. We've pinned up some of the landscaping, garden room design, and stonework projects we've completed, and we've also added some projects we really like from other landscapers under those categories. Over time, we hope to create a collection of pins that help to inspire you when thinking about your next landscaping project.

You can find our Pinterest account at Pinterest.com/OakRidgeShrubs. If you like what you see, follow our boards! Hope to see you there.