Before undertaking your Landscaping Philadelphia project, the first thing you should do is to make a plan. Sketch the areas you want landscaped on paper and include measurements. This will help you get an idea of how many plants and how much materials you will need. Failure to plan can cause you to over or under buy materials costing you time and money.

Many people think of just summer for landscaping, but some beautiful plants and flowers grow in spring and fall. For a full landscaping project include early bloomers as well as late bloomers in your project. This will help your yard look great from spring to fall. Do some research and you'll be sure to find the right plants for the different seasons.

Determine what kind of sun and how easily you can water an area before selecting plants. Some plants need full sun and if the flower bed is near a tree, there may be too much shade. Try to plant flowers that need daily watering close to your garden hose or another area that is convenient for watering.

Be sure to keep accessibility and safety in mind when planning your Philadelphia landscaping. If an area isn't accessible to you, you will not be eager to keep it maintained. Also be sure to address any problems such as drainage and water retention before landscaping. You don't want to spend a lot of money only to have to repair that area in a few years.

Your Philadelphia landscape design should fit your lifestyle. If you have children or pets be sure the area is safe for them and they have plenty of room to run and play. You won't want plants and shrubs that might hurt your children or pets near where they are active.

Determine how much upkeep you can put into maintaining your Philadelphia landscaping. If you have an active lifestyle or don't enjoy gardening, you might want plants that are easy to maintain and sturdier than other plants that might need a lot of pruning and attention.†

Test the pH balance of your soil before beginning your project. Some plants need a very low pH to grow and thrive.While you may want these plants in your design, it just might not be practical to grow them.