16 May 1, 2015 Spring Home Improvement LINCOLN DAILY NEWS.com
And finally, does
your landscape
need a focal point?
The focal point
is going to be the
singular area where
the eye is first
drawn when gazing
on the lawn. That
focal point may be
one of your flower
beds. It could be
an ornamental
tree, or it could be
an accessory or
lawn ornament,
or even a large
stone or boulder.
Whatever it might
be, it is important
to keep the focal
point in proportion
to the rest of the
landscape.
In a small lawn, a gazing ball or birdbath
with flowers planted around it may be
all you need. A small stone with your
house number engraved on it can also
be a suitable focal point for a small
yard. One suggestion there might be to
set the stone and
plant creeping phlox
around it.
Boulders or large
stones can fit nicely
in a larger lawn, but
be aware of the size
and placement. You
want the focal point
to complement the
lawn, not over take
it.
And the last point
to consider, when
you’re designing
your landscape
with the idea that
someday your home
will be for sale,
you might be wise
to keep it a little
more generic. Well
placed, easy care plants and tasteful
lawn decorations, if they are going to
stay, will help the potential buyer see
that they can maintain the lawn without
having to do a lot of work themselves.
Story by Nila Smith
