You want a luxury landscape design. But landscaping can be a tricky project with a lot of hidden surprises. But when done right, you can have a luxury backyard with no issues! Here’s everything you need to know to plan a luxury landscaping design.
In this episode I, Paul Foster, interview master landscape designer Gordon Neustaeter, and we lay out the details of landscape design. Learn about permits and planning, irrigation and drainage systems, luxury water features, and all things turf maintenance!
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Show notes from this episode //
0:00 – Landscaping design tips
06:10 – How to best plan for a landscaping project. What do you need to plan for when redoing your landscaping?
07:45 – How to get both sun and shade in your backyard with landscaping. How to use trees to provide shade in your backyard.
11:40 – When are permits needed for home landscaping? Do you need permits for hot tubs and ponds in your backyard?
13:40 – How to locate your utilities before starting a landscaping project.
14:30 – Homeowner responsibility for landscaping.
18:45 – Difference irrigation systems for yards. What is the best yard irrigation system? Surface drainage systems. How to fix bad drainage in your yard. How do yard drainage systems work?
23:00 – How to fix puddles of water in your yard. Eliminating water collection in your yard.
25:00 – What are the different types of water features for landscaping? How to install a water feature in your backyard. Quiet water features.
29:45 – How much maintenance comes with installing a water feature in your backyard?
33:00 – Artificial turf. How to make your turf soft.
36:00 – How much maintenance is involved with artificial turf? How to properly maintain artificial turf.
38:00 – Home putting green design.
40:15 – Retaining walls. What is the purpose of retaining walls? How much do retaining walls cost to install? Boulder retaining walls.
51:00 – Stone decking.
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