3 Patio and Landscape Design Elements to include in a Backyard Oasis Project

Patio and Landscape Project Design Ideas

These 3 backyard project tips are for you if you are planning a landscape and patio project in Ellicott City, Cockeysville, Severna Park, Davidsonville, Bethesda, Columbia, Eldersburg, Timonium, Severn, or other town in Maryland. 

Your Patio Hardscape is Your Private Retreat

Life is hectic. Your outdoor patio space as an escape from the normal stresses of l life. What sounds the most appealing to you: sitting on a comfy hammock listening to the sounds of your water feature? Or, enjoying a cup or glass of your favorite relaxing beverage next to a fire feature? If you are having a hard time choosing you are not alone.

Design a Landscape with Year-Round Interest

Your landscape design needs to include plants that will look great during every season. Some evergreen or other non-deciduous shrubs will provide some base. Add in something with a vibrant winter skeleton, like a Red Twig Dogwood. Mix some ornamental grasses into the plan and enjoy their yellow wispy stalks in the winter and their deep greens in the summer. Virginia Sweetspire provide deep autumn color into early winter. For spring and summer make sure there is a wide range of bloom times and colors so you always have something beautiful in the garden.

Where Indoor and Outdoor Spaces Combine

Make it as easy as possible to go outside. Keep this is mind when planning how you will access the outdoor space. Make the outdoor space look inviting by including some focal points and destination centers like a fire feature. Make sure you can see your space from inside. Even if you decide to stay inside on a rainy day you can admire your beautiful backyard.