What is Landscaping 

If you can look out your window and see a fixed feature in your yard affecting the overall functioning of your property, then that feature is part of the "landscaping" of the property. Types of Landscaping Feature - There are different types of landscaping features available but it is not necessary to include every one of these on your landscaping. The following is just a quick sampling that includes Planting beds, lawns, shrubs, flowering trees, foundation plantings, Driveways, walkways, fences, fountains, and water gardens. Before starting Landscaping, you have to make an idea about the scope of landscaping.

The very first question that you have to ask yourself is this: Do I plan on staying on this property forever, or will I be placing it in a real estate listing at some point? If you want to do landscaping on your own without hiring a Landscape Designer you need to clarify the priorities that help you to establish an overreaching idea for your landscaping Project. But is the purpose of landscaping is to be a real estate listing, you have to consider the "curb appeal": You are essentially landscaping for other people's tastes--namely, the tastes of potential real estate buyers.

Where to find Good Landscaping Ideas - Observe what other people are doing and discuss with them the reasons behind their choice of home landscaping elements and the intentions behind them.

You can also take an idea from magazines, books about what kinds of home landscaping designs are currently popular. Take guidance from Professional Landscape designers. If you don't want to take a landscape designer's advice, you should try to get some ideas from your local nursery. Consult with the real estate agent about the latest trend.