Browse these photos of landscaping projects by Clark Outdoor Designs for ideas for your next home improvement project. Nothing improves curb appeal like a beautiful landscape design that highlights the best features of your home and yard. Landscaping and edging add character and help to define your outdoor spaces and the borders that separate them. Plants and natural landscaping elements (stone, driftwood, etc) can also be used to hide equipment and add privacy screens, among many other uses.
Flower beds in front of your house is a tradition that captures the essence of southern charm -welcoming all visitors to your house with a cheerful splash of color as they reach the door.
Flower gardens can be annual, perennial, or mixed, and can evolve with the seasons as flowers grow, bloom, and go to seed (just in time to be replaced with a new splash of color).
With many varieties of flowers and ornamentals to choose from, your flower garden can be an living canvas to paint in seasonal tones.
Contemporary/modern landscapes favor minimalist designs with clean lines and limited landscaping plants. They often feature sleek/modern materials like concrete, metal, and glass, and a limited color palette.
The plant selection is typically simple, often with a focus on ornamental grasses and succulents. These landscapes tend to incorporate geometric shapes and patterns, prioritizing structure and balance.
Water features, such as reflecting pools or modern fountains, can be added for a touch of serenity. And landscape lighting, in just the right places, can subtly showcase key features and add ambiance.
Formal gardens are very structured and feature elements like unnatural geometric layouts and neatly trimmed hedges. Manicured lawns pair with dense shrubbery for a refined appearance.
Plantings are typically arranged in precise patterns, emphasizing balance and proportion. Pathways are straight and bordered by well-defined edges.
Formal gardens often include classical elements like statues and ornate benches and are best fit for particularly elegant homes.
Cottage gardens are charming and informal, containing a mix of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. They feature dense, colorful plantings with a chaotic arrangement that feels a little intentionally wild.
Traditional plants like roses, lavender, and hollyhocks are common, as are other herbs and useful flowers. These gardens often include rustic elements like picket fences, arbors, and trellises, to enhance their cottage appeal.
The overall effect is a romantic space that feels cozy, abundant, and very welcoming.
Native Texas landscaping focuses on using plants that are indigenous to North Texas. These plants are well-adapted to the hot local climate and hard clay soil, allowing them to thrive with minimal maintenance.
They can provide habitat for local wildlife and support the local ecosystem with a mix of trees, shrubs, and perennials that fare well naturally in the region.
Native plant gardens can be both beautiful and functional, offering a sustainable, low-maintenance landscaping solution that’s hardy and drough resistant.
