How to Maximize Your Landscape Budget

With the arrival of spring in Bucks County comes the strong urge to refresh our outdoor spaces. But how do you achieve a beautiful, functional landscape without breaking the bank? Nurney Landscape and Design has some strategies for getting the most from your landscaping budget and prioritizing projects for maximum impact. 

Before we get to work, it’s important to take a moment to assess your landscape and identify areas that will yield the biggest return on your investment. What are your primary goals? Are you looking to increase curb appeal, create a relaxing retreat, or enhance your outdoor living space? Prioritizing these goals will help you allocate your funds effectively. 

Here are some high-impact, budget-friendly project ideas: 

- Curb Appeal Boost 

- Fresh Mulch: A layer of fresh mulch instantly revitalizes garden beds, suppresses weeds, and retains moisture. At Nurney Landscape and Design, we use NutriPeat Mulch, which is organic and environmentally friendly. 

- Edging and Defining Beds: Clearly defined garden beds create a polished look. Using simple edging materials like bricks or natural stone is a budget-friendly upgrade. 

- Strategic Planting: Focus on planting in key areas, such as near the entryway, along the street, or around the patio. We can help you choose low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants that provide vibrant colors and textures. 

- Outdoor Living Enhancement

-Patio Refresh: Cleaning and power washing existing patios and re-staining decks can make a huge difference. New outdoor furniture, potted plants, and moveable water features (like a bird bath) can create an inviting space. 

- Lighting: Solar-powered pathway lights and string lights add ambiance and extend your outdoor enjoyment into the evening. 

- Creating a focal point: A well-placed water feature, fireplace, or pergola can transform your outdoor space with a captivating focal point. If a fireplace isn’t in the budget, we’ve got some fun ideas for fire pits.  

- Plant Refresh

- Pruning and Shaping: Properly pruned shrubs and trees can drastically improve the appearance of your property. 

- Adding Color: Introducing flowering perennials or annuals is an easy way to add pops of color and visual interest. 

While all of these projects are effective for immediate impact, it’s important to take proper care with ongoing landscape maintenance throughout the spring and summer. An investment in maintenance services with Nurney ensures that we are continuously keeping an eye on the health of your property so that it looks its best at all times. And a bonus for homeowners: it frees up your time to spend enjoying your property with friends and family. 

The Nurney team can help you break down your landscaping goals into manageable projects that can be completed over time. And we can also put together a customized maintenance package that works for you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation: (215) 794-8599.