Everyone likes keeping a beautiful yard, but sometimes, imagining exactly how you want your yard to look can be very difficult. When you’re stuck, it’s always a good idea to call in a team of professionals. Here are a few ways you can describe the ideal landscape to your local nursery.

• Take a picture

If you have a friend whose landscape you admire, then ask him or her if you can take pictures and show them to your nursery. This can be great if you don’t know the name of a certain tree or if you simply like the arrangement of a landscape and want to mimic it in your yard. All you need to do is show your nursery the pictures, and they’ll do the rest. 

• Magazines/internet

When planning a beautiful new landscape, it’s always a good idea to do your research. This means picking up a few magazines or surfing the Internet until you find helpful tips or images. Simply print or tear out the pictures you like and bring them with you on your next trip to the nursery. A plant expert will be able to give you advice on the feasibility of the pictured design, including climate considerations, cost, level of care, and more.  

• Take a walk around the nursery

Lastly, a great way to get your design wheels turning is to simply walk around the nursery, and take down the names of trees you want for your yard. You can then make a small landscape design that explains where each plant might go. The nursery expert can then give you some advice based on sunlight and shade considerations, aesthetics, and other factors.