We have previously talked about how to get started with a landscape design and talked about all the questions that you must answer before you even begin designing. We outlined all the questions quickly in the blog entitled "Where to begin when beginning a landscape design." Now we are getting into breaking down those questions one by one. The first one was ‘Evaluate your Likes and Dislikes’, the second was ‘Evaluate your Purpose’. Now, let’s move on to ‘Evaluate your Timeline.’

What do I mean by Evaluate your Timeline? There are several factors that can play into the design of your new landscape. Your timeline can be if you are planning for a party in the near future. This can determine how big of plants you will need, what kind of color you are wanting, timing the plants that will be blooming certain times of the year. This can go for if you are planning an outdoor wedding at your home. Same thing, what are you looking for and when are you looking for it inside the landscape.

Some other factors that play into your timeline are…Is this your permanent home? Or are you planning on selling and moving any time soon? You will plan your design differently if you are planning to stay in the home through retirement, than if you are designing for resale. Again, this can determine the size plants you install, what color, and how many. If you are selling in early spring, you have to plan and start in the fall. If you are selling in the fall, you have to start and plan in the spring. If you aren’t selling for 5 years, than you have time to plan accordingly.

Evaluating your timeline can be a huge money saver if planned accordingly. It doesn’t take much to do it right, so think ahead at what it is you have planned in the future.

Happy Planning.