How to Get Inspiration for Your Landscape Design

People love their yards but often don’t know how to begin when it comes to landscaping projects. Learn how to get inspiration for your landscape design in this video by This Old House:

Landscape design will be different for each individual property. The first step is to determine your style – go online, start a binder, start a folder, start a Pinterest board or take photos while you’re driving around.

For an entertainment space, do you want it clean, rustic, or modern? Do you want a destination spot like a fire pit?

Think about re-using or recycling materials you already have. For example, re-use brick and reinstall it in a new pattern. Granite steps can also serve as seating.

Sometimes you have to subtract from a site before adding to it. You may need to remove a tree if it’s obstructing a space (you can always re-plant a new tree somewhere else).