Backyard Remodel Tips And Things to Consider

Backyard Remodel Tips And Things to Consider

As the warmer months settle in and you spend more time in your yard, you might feel desperate for a front or backyard landscape makeover. That’s where we come in! We’d like to share our favorite backyard remodel tips! But before you start collecting estimates from San Diego landscape design and construction companies, it’s best to consider a few key things.

Thinking of a Backyard or Frontyard Remodel. Here’s What to Consider.

Have a budget in mind.

Any landscape design-build firm is going to ask you for your budget. This isn’t because they want to pinch every possible penny they can. For your own best interest, it’s important to crunch numbers to determine a number that you’re comfortable with.  The best San Diego landscape company will have a consultative approach, and will be able to offer recommendations for your future outdoor living space whether your budget is $10,000 or $50,000. Also, consider how the front or backyard remodel will provide an ROI over time. Have a budget, or at least a range, before you begin collecting estimates and you’ll save yourself a ton of time in the estimating process. 

Consider your yard’s topography.

In San Diego, we have several micro-climates that result in diverse topographies all over the county. Take a closer look at your front or backyard to understand your soil type(s). Additionally, it helps to create a simple map of your front and backyard so you can outline the various microclimates in your specific area. 

Consider your topography in a backyard remodel.

One portion of your yard get full sun, while others might have indirect sunlight in the afternoon, partial sunlight in the morning, and so forth. Getting familiar with your topography before you start your outdoor remodel will help the process start off nice and smooth! For help surveying your yard, check out this DIY guide.

How will you be using your new outdoor living space?

Do you entertain friends and family a lot? Do you have kids? How do you plan to use your future yard? For relaxing? For exercise? For gatherings? Think about how you utilize your current outdoor living space and then consider how you want to use it in the future. Your landscape design team will be able to integrate creative ideas to meet your lifestyle.

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Who will maintain the yard?

It’s important to consider who will be maintaining the yard. Depending on your physical ability or even interest in keeping up with maintenance will impact what your landscape design should be. If you don’t want to deal with a ton of upkeep, a professional can help with drought-tolerant and low maintenance design and installation. If you’re a gardening guru or want to be more hands-on with your outdoor living space, communicate that to your landscape design team and they will design accordingly.

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How do you envision your new outdoor landscape?

Before you collect estimates for your outdoor remodel, have a general idea of the type of design or theme that you want. It’s not uncommon to have trouble with coming up with a great design concept for your new front or backyard, but it’s so important to have ideas before you start collecting estimates. As you can imagine, the theme of your landscape will impact all  variables, including price. We suggest browsing Pinterest and saving images that interest or inspire you. Having a few ideas that spark your attention will get the conversation started and will help your estimates to be as accurate as possible.

If you want to keep the process smooth and simple, these key considerations will make all the difference with your San Diego front or backyard landscape remodel. If you have questions about your specific backyard or would like to schedule time for a free on-site evaluation, drop us a line!