Is your landscape plan optimized for every season? Neglecting to consider how your landscaping will look in winter can be a big mistake in Ontario. Winter is so long that we really need to include elements that can add visual interest in the winter. Fall and spring aren’t peak flower season either, but your landscape can still look good during them. Here are some elements to include when planning your landscape design for all-season beauty.
Wherever you’re tempted to lay down grass or more annual plants, consider some mulch. While many gardeners use mulch to help the soil retain moisture and nourish plants, mulch can be a decorative element of your garden too. Mulches add texture and colour, no matter the season. Plus, natural mulches made of cedar or other woods may add smell. You can have an aromatic garden even when you don’t have any plants in bloom.
Natural stone is a smart choice for all-season landscaping because it isn’t impacted by the weather. Any hardscaping made with natural stone will add structure, visual interest and colour to your landscape in all four seasons. Consider these features:
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Natural stone can also be a focal point of your garden instead of a structural element. Large, natural stone pieces such as our amethyst boulders, mica boulders or western black granite can be added to your landscape by themselves. Think of them as a natural sculpture and you’ll know where to put them.
Although evergreen trees are a great option for all-season landscaping, they aren’t your only option. In Ontario, almost all our landscapes include maples, and if you choose the right variety of maple you can get all-season interest. Maples are always interesting in summer and autumn, but these varieties also look great in winter and spring:
For more landscaping ideas that add interest year-round, contact Grand River Natural Stone and we’ll help you with planning your landscape