Installing new plants in your landscape beds is a great way to enhance their curb appeal, and you can choose from endless options to suit your preferences and turn them into shining focal points. However, you'll want to consider a few things before going forward to ensure you opt for those that'll thrive on your landscape in Colorado, including soil conditions and sun exposure. Another factor you'll want to consider is the color scheme you want to achieve, as you can go with plants that complement each other and meet your vision.

Consider the Soil Conditions of Your Landscape Beds Before Installing New Plants

One factor you'll want to consider before installing new plants in your landscape beds is the soil conditions. These conditions drastically influence whether they'll thrive, as some grow better in specific environments than others. The most common soil type here in Colorado is heavy clay with high alkalinity, which is thick and has great moisture and nutrient retention but can become compacted easily. On the other hand, some plants prefer more sandy, well-drained soils and will have difficulty growing in any other conditions. So, you'll want to identify what you have in your landscape beds to ensure you install plants better suited to those soil conditions.

Native, desert-friendly plants require less maintenance and are well adapted to the soil conditions in Colorado, such as yucca, greasewood, and yarrows.

You'll want to consider sun exposure before installing new plants in your landscape beds.

Sun exposure is another factor that can impact which plants you'll want to install in your landscape beds. This resource is vital to their success, but some may require more or less than others. Considering how much sunlight reaches your landscape beds during the day will help you pick the plants that'll flourish in that amount of exposure. For example, it may receive full or partial sun, so specific types are better for each. However, others may prefer more shady areas with low exposure, so keeping this in mind will ensure you install the ideal plants for your landscape beds.

Consider the Color Scheme You Want to Achieve With Your New Landscape Plants

While considering the specific conditions of your landscape beds is crucial for installing the right plants, your aesthetic preferences are an equally important factor! After all, they will become the center of attention, so if you want to achieve a certain color scheme with your softscapes, you should opt for more vibrant plants that complement it and create a cohesive look. You'll also want to carefully consider their placement so the colors are arranged to meet your vision. That way, you can feel proud to boast your landscape beds full of new plants!

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If you want to transform your landscape beds with new plants, look no further than our plantings and softscapes service! Our team at Mesa Turf Masters can completely renovate them and add curbing to define their shape, a rock ground cover to make them stand out even more, and both low-maintenance and drought-resistant desert plants to ensure they'll thrive. We'll also consider the soil conditions, sun exposure, and your preferred color scheme to help you choose those best suited for your landscape beds. We've been elevating the aesthetics of softscapes since 1992, so you can trust that you're in good hands with us!

We proudly offer our plantings and softscapes service to property owners in Grand Junction, CO, and throughout the nearby areas, such as Fruita and Palisade. Call us today at (970) 434-5440 to sign up and turn your landscape beds into the most beautiful ones on the block!