Landscaping is not always about putting stones and rocks all over the lawn or the yard. It is all about designing the layout of the exterior of a house or a lawn or even a home garden. There are some problems that you may come across when you intend to do landscaping. Some can be easily solved while others will require the advice and help of professionals. Let us take a look at some of the common problems one tends to face when landscaping and also recommended solutions to get over them.

The first and most important problem you face when about to begin landscaping is; not knowing where to start! This can be a potential obstacle if you begin work randomly rather than plan things first. Take the help of landscape art professionals or home decorators to decide what to put where. Imitating what you see in anothers lawn may not always work if your home exterior does not match your neighbour's. The next important thing to remember is that your house needs to look in sync with the landscaping and not look as if it has been uprooted from some place else and planted there. The same applies to any other object or art item you intend to use in your landscaping.

Co-ordination is also required when you decide the stones and plants for landscaping purposes. It is always recommended that you select landscaping material such as stones, rocks and plants that are suited to the local weather conditions. This will help keep the maintenance costs low and within your budget. Another problem that you often face is to decide what you are exactly going to do with the front yard and the back yard. Again, planning becomes imperative here.

The next important concern or problem with landscaping is the use of landscaping lights. If you want a fairy tale look for your home and lawn, you also need to understand that laying wire cables and installing lights is not a simple task. It is also important to use lights that look good in all the seasons. Also, maintenance of the lights and cables is important. It really does not make sense to put up lights and then leave them looking shabby and dirty just because you cannot reach up to them and clean them regularly.

Another common landscape problem can be the area's usage by the members of the family. The landscaping should be done keeping in mind the various needs of the family members and why they choose to spend time in the landscaped garden. If you have a member of the family who loves to read outdoors, you will really have to make good seating arrangements apart from putting up lights that make reading easy. You may also want to use stone tables or chairs for small get-togethers. What seating arrangements you want to consider will depend entirely upon what use the landscaped area will be used for. It is advisable to consider the suggestions of the family members before you embark on a landscaping spree.