Sometimes change is good. For instance, our recent project was a stunning Melbourne Beach landscape design transformation, but our clients had done a great job maintaining their existing landscape. Their landscape project wasn’t necessarily vital, but it spoke volumes to the vitality of the property once completed. Landscape design is an extension of the client, as well as the property. Sometimes undergoing a landscape transformation can be as refreshing as a new haircut or new pair of heels. Landscape design is always changing with the trends of today, so there are endless possibilities to the scope of options for a landscaping makeover.
Before landscape transformation
Before Construction Landscape’s landscape transformation
Our Melbourne Beach client had successfully accomplished adding texture to the existing landscape, but there was a challenge with the balance of texture. The existing landscape was lacking a balance within the layers of the plant material used. The right side of the landscape was overbearing and stealing the attention from the rest of the front yard landscape. This caused the structure of the house and its’ unique architectural characteristics to be washed out in the background. This was a primary focus point for Construction Landscape‘s custom landscape design. The client decided to change the color of the exterior paint on the house prior to landscape installation. The color choice was excellent!
Our client chose to change paint color on their home before landscape installation
Plants being properly placed for planting beds
Placement setting for planting area
Cleared area for planting
After our landscape designer performed the initial design consultation, took measurements, and became familiar with our clients likes and dislikes, the custom Melbourne Beach landscape design was underway! Here are a few key points the the design focused on:
-The planting bed within the space nearest to the road was extended. The strip of grass in the existing planting would be of greater aesthetic value if it was transferred into the larger planting bed. This capitalized on giving the depth of the area more quality and quantity with plant material rather than sod.
-One of the large existing palm trees were removed from the central bed, as well. Prior to removal, the protrusion of the off-center palms were distracting and compromising the flow of the landscape design.
-Being that this was a custom Melbourne Beach landscape design transformation, a primary objective was to bring in tropical plant material with a more gentle and delicate presence. The chosen plant material will continue to better suit the space, even after maturity. The layers will compliment one another with their varied growth schedules. This is key when choosing plant material for proposed beds.
-The Melbourne Beach landscape design color palette was shifted from dark and bold to light and illuminating. This color palette is more appropriate to reflect the beauty of the house and property, rather than disrupt it.
-The landscape design was structured to use more accent materials, such as the Royal Robe tree, Apostle Iris’, and Bougainvillea. Ground covers were added to the landscape to create another tropical layer of plant material. Also, when choosing ground covers and fillers, our landscape designer went with softer and airier materials. This Melbourne Beach landscape design featured Purple Ice and Gold Mounds. The pre-existing material that was placed in the front yard landscape better suited buffers for the rear of the property or side yards.
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After Construction Landscape’s landscape design transformation achieving curb appeal
Curb appeal was the greatest asset of this Melbourne Beach landscape design. The property now has an inviting presence, as well as a more uplifting appearance. We firmly encourage sporadic change. Its’ reviving for both the landscape, as well as the client. If you are ready to freshen your landscape‘s appearance, or want some recommendations on making your space more welcoming, do not hesitate to call Construction Landscape of Vero Beach and Melbourne, FL at (772) 492-8382. We are waiting for your call! At Construction Landscape, we love what we do! Let us create something marvelous for you!
