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The arrival of fall means shorter days and longer nights are right around the corner. Keeping your house well-lit is something to consider for your fall outdoor landscape, especially if you are expecting to host guests for the holidays. Here are some hardware and design ideas for fall outdoor lighting.
One of the best parts of building a new home is having the opportunity to put your personal touch on nearly every aspect, from design to decorating. Landscaping is one piece of new home design that allows homeowners to express their unique style and vision. At Seiler’s, we often help new homeowners create beautiful surroundings. Recently we had the privilege of working with a local family, the Steins, to realize their new home landscaping vision.
Ready for fun in the sun? Trust the pros at Seiler's Landscaping to design and install a pool deck that fits your yard and home. Choose from different styles, materials and accessories. Learn more here: https://www.seilerslandscaping.com/pools-fountains
Make the ultimate first impression with beautiful front foundation landscaping. Boost your curb appeal with gorgeous landscape design from Seiler’s Landscaping. We offer designs to fit your home’s style and only recommend plants and trees that are proven to grow and thrive in our Cincinnati climate. In this video you’ll see our front foundation landscaping examples and inspiration. Contact us to get started on your front yard makeover today.
Having a landscape with curb appeal requires year-round maintenance. At Seiler’s we offer an all-season landscaping package, Seiler’s 360, to help your home look great with less hassle for you. Here is what is included in your Seiler’s 360 service package.
Leaves and flowers are mostly gone, but your landscape can still look good in the winter if it’s designed properly. Here are some winter landscape ideas that will keep your yard lovely to look at this winter.
You can always count on evergreens to provide steady color throughout the winter. Implementing bushes and trees with berries like crabapple trees will also add vibrance to your landscape. Flowers like Sweet Peas will bloom throughout the winter if planted in the late fall. Other plants that will stand out in the snow are trees with interesting bark like river birch, Japanese flowering cherry or the paperbark maple.
When the overall colors outside are brown and gray, it’s a pleasant surprise to see color and flashes of life in your landscaping. Look for accessories like yard art to liven up your landscape in the winter. Reflective surfaces bounce winter’s light around. Bird feeders and houses will bring birds to your yard along with signs of life. Incorporating a comprehensive exterior lighting plan into your landscape will brighten up your yard on long winter nights and welcome friends to your door.
There are a few maintenance chores you can put on your winter to-do list that will keep your landscape looking fresh. Being cautious about not spreading ice-melting salt on your lawn will prevent bare spots from forming in your grass. Keeping your hanging baskets and window boxes filled with sticks, pinecones, berries and lights will liven up your curb appeal as well.
At Seiler’s we know how important it is that your landscape looks lively year ‘round. That’s why we offer Seiler’s 360 Landscape Maintenance to care for your yard all year long. Contact us today to get started with your landscape design.
When the weather starts to turn cold, spending time outdoors might be the furthest thing from your mind. But fall is actually a great time to start planning a landscaping project. Here’s why:
How did you enjoy your yard or landscaping this past spring and summer? Did you wish it had more shade, more color or more spaces to entertain? Maybe you noticed your deck was showing its age or some of your shrubs or trees were looking more and more overgrown.
Maybe you’re wanting to extend the season outdoors and wishing you had a fire pit or the exterior lighting to make your yard more welcoming on chilly nights.
With these ideas fresh in your mind, take the time now to write them down. They will help your landscape designer create the perfect outdoor setting for you.
Start by thinking about your dream outdoor spaces: Who will use them and when? Would you like to eat outside, entertain friends, grill or prepare meals or gather people around a fire? Or maybe you want to start or expand your garden space. Maybe it’s time to spruce up your home’s curb appeal. How much yard work do you like to do? Is it time for an exterior lighting plan to add interest and safety to your landscaping? Take the time to consider all these factors as you envision your new space.
Now’s the time to rough out a budget for your landscaping project, too. Will you need to finance the project? Talk to a lender about your options now. Unlike interior renovations, it’s easy to tackle a landscape makeover in phases. We’re happy to create your overall plan this fall or winter, then start creating one area at a time.
Like most landscape design companies, our schedules tend to be a bit more open in the fall and winter. Let’s talk about your vision now and start sketching out a plan. We’ll go over your ideas, look at photos that you like and discuss your budget. Then, we’ll visit your home to look at the site and take measurements.
After visiting your site, we’ll draw up a preliminary plan and provide a cost estimate. Over the next few months, you can review and revise the plan until it fits your needs exactly. If your plans include building a deck, pool or other structure, we can arrange meetings with contractors so they are on board and prepared.
Another advantage to jumping on your landscape design now is that everything will be ready to go when good weather comes around. In the spring, we can start removing any unwanted plant life or existing structures. Then, we’ll do preliminary site grading to get ready for hardscaping like patios, walkways or walls. Once those are in place, we’ll be ready to bring in your plants and you can start enjoying your beautiful new landscape.
Are you thinking of a landscape facelift or complete makeover? We’d love to hear about your ideas. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
You’ve oohed and ahhed over the neighbor’s outdoor living spaces, seen gorgeous patios on HGTV and “liked” dozens of photos on Pinterest. Maybe you’re finally ready to treat your home to new landscaping. So how do you narrow down the field to find the right Cincinnati landscape designer for you?
Start by looking for potential landscaping companies online or by asking friends and neighbors for referrals. Compare the companies’ past work to see what appeals to you. Once you have a short list of candidates, consider asking each company the following questions.
Are you the right company for my job? In other words, you need to find out if a landscaping firm can provide the services you’re looking for, whether it’s design, lighting, construction, hardscaping, plant selection or something else. If a firm you like offers everything you need, talk with them about how they manage projects to ensure they’re done on time and on budget.
What’s your vision for my landscaping? You probably have plenty of ideas, but a professional designer can call on years of experience to suggest possibilities that you might not have thought of. A landscape designer will also assess your specific property to let you know which of your ideas might work or might not be suitable.
Can I see your previous work? As you look at photos of each company’s past projects, keep in mind that if you don’t see your preferred style, don’t rule the company out. For example, a firm might not have had a homeowner asking for an English cottage style garden before, but they could still be able to create one.
What will the project cost? When you see each company’s estimate, take the time to ask questions if something’s not clear. Choosing the lowest bidder might not be the best move: That estimate may not include everything a higher-priced company might provide, or their material quality could be lower grade.
What is the process? The answer to this question will give you an idea of how each company works and what they might expect from you in terms of design review, materials selections and payment schedule.
What about the “what if’s”? Talk to each company about their policies concerning plants that die or work that needs to be repaired. Things happen; what’s important is that the company responds quickly and professionally to the unexpected.
Can I change my mind during the process? Changing materials or design direction midstream in a project will have ramifications, usually in cost or timeline. However, sometimes adjustments are worthwhile. Ask each company how they handle change orders. How would you be billed for things that veer away from the original plans?
How long will it take? A professional landscaping company should be able to base time estimates on previous experience with similar projects. Still you can ask what types of circumstances might delay a project. Find out how you as the homeowner will be updated on your project’s progress.
Do I need a permit? If you do, who takes care of requesting it from your local building agency?
It’s exciting to start meeting with landscape designers to see how they would beautify your surroundings, but to respect everyone’s time, it’s important for you to establish a budget for your project first. What amenities are most important to you? Can you afford to pay for the entire renovation this year, or would it be better to take a phased approach to your plan?
Once you have some clarity around your wants and needs, we hope you will reach out to us. We would be happy to answer any and all of your questions.
