Understanding curb appeal landscaping principles benefit you regardless of whether you\u2019re looking to buy, sell, or spruce up a home in Northeast Florida. In the accompanying video, Earth Works Owner Jason Duffney provides examples of curb appeal landscaping principles used in developing a plan for a new homeowner in Jacksonville.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The landscape should fit the architecture. The color, form, texture, and scale of plants compared to the home affect curb appeal, as do their arrangement and maintenance. \u201cSo when doing landscapes for homes, the first thing I consider is the windows, columns, and walkways\u2026,\u201d Duffney said. \u201cThe windows are the eyes of the home. And whatever you do like in the makeup world, you are going to accent around those eyes.\u201d If you decide to have hedges in front of the home, consider trimming them or utilizing a dwarf variety to avoid obstructing the view. Trees likewise should not obstruct windows unless the intent is for them to provide a privacy block. However, the privacy benefit of blocking the street view can become and pitfall if potential buyers can\u2019t see the home. Duffney demonstrates how the sight of columns blocked by hedges is enhanced by removing those hedges and installing Blue Point Junipers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cDesign principles include unity, balance, transition, focalization, proportion, rhythm, repetition and simplicity,\u201d according to Basic Principles of Landscape Design published by the University of Florida<\/a>. \u201cLandscaping combines elements of art and science to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing extension of indoor living to the outdoors.\u201d These principles aren\u2019t an exact science but a good guide for improving curb appeal in the eyes of many.<\/p>\r\n