The Boise Landscaping Ideas Blog

At Bella Vista Landscape , we are professionals, and we get it-- landscape design for a property with a slope in the yard or a hilly area can be challenging, especially if you want it to be a functional space! With our years of experience and expertise, we can help you with the careful planning, design, and execution it takes to create a beautiful and usable space, regardless of the topography of your yard. Give us a call at (208) 995-3532 or fill out our online contact form if you’d like to work with a professional, which we highly recommend! Working with a professional can greatly reduce the uncertainty and the trial-and-error that can be part of this task, and our team of experts is eager to help you create your dream yard. In the meantime, we will share a list of options for landscaping a sloped property.  Use a retaining wall to eliminate the slope entirely. If you already know that you don’t want to deal with the sloped part of your property--whether it’s because lawn mowi...

As the Boise and Meridian, Idaho areas continue to grow, we continue to see construction on single family homes, which are sometimes purchased before landscaping is performed. At Bella Vista Landscape , our landscape design service have been in high demand, and we have loved serving new homeowners or friends and neighbors new to the Treasure Valley by helping them create a space on their properties that fit their vision and are perfect for their unique lifestyles. We have seen an increase in homes with a smaller yard as demand calls for larger homes or homes built on smaller properties; today, we will be discussing tips to create a beautiful landscape even with a limited or smaller yard.  Tip #1: Create a focal point Much like photography or drawing or painting, a focal point is a point of visual interest in your yard, and intentionality can make even a small yard stand out. Being mindful of different elements you want to include in your yard can create a beautiful space that feel...