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5 Key Thinking Steps Required To Create Your Ideal Landscape Design
October 12, 2022 by NQ Survey Landscaping

5 Key Thinking Steps Required To Create Your Ideal Landscape Design

Whilst the process of landscaping Perth has many practical considerations and elements to it, we must not overlook the level of thought that has to go into it. This is especially true of the person that the landscape garden is being designed for. We say “for”, however, it is the case that homeowners will play as much a role in discussing, amending, and agreeing upon the final design as anyone, including the landscape design team.

This is why we are discussing the issues of thinking about landscape design. You will find that rather than taking an all-encompassing approach and trying to think of everything at once, it will be more appropriate to think about your new landscape design in steps or stages. You can have as many of these as suits you, but to help you get started, we have identified five key thinking stages concerning landscape design.

Thinking Step #1 – Discover Your “Why”

The first thinking step, and one which surprisingly many homeowners seem to struggle with, is to discover your “why“. You do not have to find some spiritual reason, although if you do you will join many homeowners who find their new garden gives them a place where they can be still and relax.

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What to Consider When Planning Your Landscape
September 8, 2021 by NQ Survey Home Design, Landscaping

What to Consider When Planning Your Landscape

Whether you’re starting with a blank slate or undertaking a significant overhaul of your current landscaping, there’s a lot to think about above and beyond what plants you like.

You have to consider your property’s positioning, who uses it, themes, future-proofing, and much more. If you’re about to start looking at your options, don’t forget to put thought into the following points.

The Climate

You might think that all you need to know about your yard is its size and what you like and dislike, but that’s not all. Before you even get to that stage, you must consider your regional climate, soil type, and topography.

These points can all contribute to the landscaping features you rely on and even the techniques you use to get the desired result. Use the Bureau of Meteorology for some helpful information on climate zones for temperature and humidity.

With their information, you can determine the plant types to suit various regions, like the cool temperate climate of Tasmania, through to the hot conditions of Western Australia.

Yard Users

The most frequent visitors to your yard can be who you end up catering for in your final design. While you might like a beautiful cottage garden with rare plants, your treasure-hunting hound may see those plans being less than ideal. Cater for your users, and you’ll end up with a practical and functional space.

You might decide to have a lawn area for your pets – which will require lawn mowing, a play area for the kids – which will require safety parameters, and an entertainment area for you and your friends. Making sure everyone is catered for is something to factor into your landscaping plan early on.

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7 Landscaping Ideas Which Require Minimal Maintenance
August 31, 2021 by NQ Survey Landscaping

7 Landscaping Ideas which require Minimal Maintenance

If you are someone who has the time and the desire to spend every possible waking hour tending to the landscaping in your garden, then this is probably not the article for you. However, if you are someone who loves their garden, but have no inclination to become a full-time landscaper, and would prefer the maintenance of your landscaping design to be as easy as possible, then you certainly want to read on.

We say that because it is true that not everyone who loves the process of planning and implementing a landscaping design in their garden, is as much a fan of the maintenance that is required. That is not meant to suggest you not enjoy gardening and making your garden look as beautiful as possible for as long as possible with the help of Landscaping Perth. But, and this goes for many gardeners, there is nothing wrong with looking for ways to make that maintenance simpler and less like hard work.

If that sounds like you, here we have 7 awesome ideas that will allow you to create an awesome landscaping design within your garden, but which do not need constant or significant levels of maintenance thereafter.

Switch To Evergreen Plants

Clearing leaves is one of those maintenance jobs that are necessary but also not much fun. There is a solution and that is to simply switch out as many of the plants which shed their leaves in autumn and replace them with evergreen plants. You do not have to switch out every one of them, but enough so that the number of leaves you need to clear each autumn is reduced significantly.

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3 Ways To Ensure Your First Ever Landscaping Project Does Not End In Failure
June 7, 2021 by NQ Survey Landscaping

3 Ways To Ensure Your First Ever Landscaping Project Does Not End In Failure

If you are new to landscaping, landscape design and garden makeovers, we first want to welcome you. Whether it is because you have moved to a new house and now have a garden that needs redesigning, or you have decided that it was time your lacklustre garden has a new lease of life, or even if you see landscaping as a new career, then you are going to love landscaping design.

It offers many benefits such as being able to use your imagination to create a landscaping design, learning about design concepts, discovering the does and they don’t with regards to which plants are suitable within certain soils, and also gaining experience about the sorts of features that can make landscape designs that extra bit special. With all that and more, we are sure you cannot wait to get started.

However, at the risk of somewhat curtailing your eagerness to start your first landscaping design project, we have a word of warning. There are several mistakes that many landscaping beginners often make, and we want to try and ensure that you do not go down that same route. As such, we have three essential landscaping points from the gardening gurus at intreeglandscapes.com.au, which we urge you to read and follow. By doing so, you will ensure your first landscaping project has a great chance of being a complete success.

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Choosing Professional Landscapers
April 25, 2020 by NQ Survey Landscaping

Five Things to Consider When Choosing Professional Landscapers

Some people do decide to attempt to landscape their property on their own, but the cast majority employ the services of professional landscapers. There are plenty of reasons for this, including time, cost and stress reduction. And, using a professional is obviously the best way to ensure things are done right the first time.

However, it can be difficult to choose the right contractor, especially if you’ve never employed a landscaper before. Because of this, we decided to put together the following list of five things to consider when choosing a professional landscaper such as Landscape Design Sydney. They include:

Their Reputation

It’s always a good idea to pay attention to a landscaping company’s reputation before you commit to hiring them. Make sure that you do some research, and keep the following in mind:

  • Do some research online, and pay special attention to recent reviews on business directories like Google My Business.
  • Ask around your family and friend groups to see if they have any experience or recommendations.
  • Look carefully at past customer experiences. Ask for photos of past work if possible.

Once you’ve narrowed down your list to a handful with great reputations, you can start to look deeper.

  • Their Licences/Qualifications

Although landscaping isn’t necessarily the most skilled job in the world, it’s also a good idea to pay special attention to the licences and qualifications of the companies you’re considering. Go for one that’s properly licenced as a business, and which employs a selection of qualified workers. This will ensure that your job is done right and on time, the first time and significantly increase the value of your home and property.

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Best Pool Design
September 7, 2019 by NQ Survey Landscaping, Renovations

Best Pool Design for Small Spaces

With the temperature skyrocketing during the summer months in Australia, it makes sense to start looking at your pool design options. After all, how better to spend those hot months than immersed in cold, refreshing water?

Unfortunately, section sizes are getting smaller and smaller, which means you have less space to work with to create your dream pool. That doesn’t mean you can’t have what you want, but you have to think outside of the square. Here are some of the best pool designs for small spaces.

Plunge Pool

If your need for a pool is more about keeping cool than swimming laps, then a plunge pool might be the answer. It doesn’t take up much room but has the depth you need to cool off and relax. A plunge pool is also more affordable to install due to its small footprint and is more cost-effective to heat as well.

Hidden Pool

If money is not a factor in your decision, then a hidden pool could be the answer to your to small section woes. A hidden pool is one that hides underneath your outdoor entertainment area. Then, at the click of a button, your decking timber can slide back, revealing the pool underneath. Once you finish swimming, you can then push the top back on and resume above-water activities like barbecuing or tennis.

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Fish Pond
July 15, 2018 by NQ Survey Landscaping

Benefits of Adding a Fish Pond Into Your Landscape Design

If you’ve been thumbing through the pages of landscape design or home and garden magazines, you’ll see few properties without a pond. At least half, if not more, have a fish pond or standard water feature present, enhancing the overall appeal of the property.

It’s not there by coincidence. Even though some people believe ponds are too high maintenance, it all depends on what you have. Utilising expert help to install and maintain it can also put an end to that worry. If you need further convincing about why introducing a fishpond into your landscape design may be a good idea, then read on.

Calming and Peaceful

Imagine you’ve had a hectic, busy day. You’ve had people screaming down the line at you at the office, managers on your case, and then you end up stuck in traffic with cars tooting and people yelling. Your entire day has been one filled with noise.

But then you get home, head into your back yard, and all you hear is the gentle babble of water flowing onto rocks. The world is silent for the first time in your day, and it feels spectacular. Do you even need to read on? It might be time to call a landscape design expert to get that pond drawn out immediately.

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Common Fencing Mistakes
January 19, 2018 by NQ Survey Fencing, Landscaping

Common Fencing Mistakes

Fencing is a mandatory practice in most corporate settings, although many businesses do not give it the importance it requires. Even when it comes to residential properties, fencing is advisable. In most cases, the aid of an expert is sought for the setting up of the fence. However, there are some of us who prefer to do it on our own, only ensure that you adhere to the Building Act QLD. Whichever side of the shore you belong to, it is a good idea to learn about the common mistakes in fencing, so that you can avoid making them. Also, it serves as a good set of pointers.

Explained below are some of the most common mistakes made in the art of fencing.

  • Spacing the posts and poles – One the primary disadvantages of using too few posts is that the space between two adjacent pieces ends up being too high. This results in defeating the entire purpose of fencing, which is to offer security to the property that is fenced. Spacing them too close together will give the appearance of imprisonment. The key is to space them right, perhaps around fifty feet apart. This way, they aren’t too close or too far apart. Balance is of primary importance here. You can even use a ‘stay,’ which is a post that is placed on the ground in order to support the wires.
  • Taking care of the roots – The fence needs to be firmly implanted and grounded. Otherwise the entire thing will collapse in a few days or weeks. Sometimes, the security fencing may not even last a few hours. Ideally, about one-third of the post or pole needs to be inserted into the earth in order to offer a strong and reliable foundation. An easy way to test the firmness of the implantation is to manually shake them up. If they withstand the pressure, you’re probably good to go. You can also use cross posts to add greater support. These can be placed horizontally across two or more poles.
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