Home landscaping in Cottonwood and Northern Arizona is a great opportunity to express creativity, revitalize the landscape, and shift your time and energy to where you want to spend them. If you’re making a home landscaping vision board, we’ve got some ideas to start you off strong.
Begin with Big Ideas
To give you an idea, here’s a bird’s-eye view of a landscape design and installation project we could complete. Notice some things you could consider for your vision board:
- Layout and Focal Point: This project features a pool; if you want to incorporate pool design into your home landscaping, include that as a hub/focal point for your vision board. It also helps to include shapes that indicate the layout you’re hoping to create or enhance.
- “Zones” and Additional Hubs: When you think of redesigning your Cottonwood yard, what comes to mind? Do you want to incorporate a luxurious outdoor living space? Are you hoping to surround yourself in local flora and fauna? You can do a mix of many ideas and concepts, just make sure to add another hub on your vision board for each zone you want to create.
- Colors and Textures: Whether you’re making a real, 2D board or creating your landscape vision board using an online tool, add colors and textures you want to see in your updated home landscaping. This might include colors of plants, trees, or grass, or textures of garden paths, paver stones, and other hardscape. Don’t forget to consider water features and how they add color variety to your backyard.
- Your Plans and Goals: How do you like spending your time outdoors? Are you someone who loves the contemplative, disciplined nature of tending a lawn and garden? Or would you prefer a low-maintenance, relaxation-only zone? Your goals for your space should be brought into any plans and dreams you have for your home landscaping.
Add Your Favorite Native Plants
Native Arizona trees, plants, and shrubbery add vibrancy, color, and life to a redesigned backyard. Be sure to include plants and trees you love on your vision board. We love all our native plants: here are a few client favorites.
- Cacti and Succulents: Nothing quite says “Arizona” like succulents and cacti. Many of these unique plants also have beautiful blooms: what’s not to love?
- Fruit Trees: Fruit trees grow wonderfully in Northern Arizona, and only require minimal off-season shaping and pruning. Plus, there’s just something extra special and satisfying about enjoying something sweet, tart, and delicious grown in your own backyard.
- Tough Shrubs: Some of the hardiest plants and shrubs native to Cottonwood are also some of the most lovely and visually striking. Add your favorites to your home landscaping vision board to keep your new design inviting and water-wise.
Realize Your Home Landscape Vision This Year
Now is the perfect time to plan your home landscape design, upgrade, and installation. Get ahead of the busy season: book a consultation with the design experts at Zebrascapes to discuss your project.
Whether you’re looking for a modern oasis, a Zen retreat, or a gardener’s paradise, we can help bring it to life. We also have lots of ideas for how to make your new backyard more water-wise, fire-wise, and low-maintenance, so you can spend your time outdoors exactly how you want to. Reach out today — let’s get started!