Regardless of how large your backyard is, deciding how you want it laid out can feel overwhelming. Beginning any landscaping work in a hurry can often lead to regret over design choices. Rushing can also affect how satisfied you are with how your yard looks after the work is complete.

Instead of tackling the entire backyard at once, consider starting closest to your home so you can have the following benefits. 

Address Any Problems  

One of the most significant benefits of beginning landscaping next to your house is discovering any issues that need to be addressed. Foundation issues or drainage problems can lead to your landscaping budget being cut into. This can result in skipping other work you had wanted for your yard. By taking care of repairs and essential updates first, you'll know exactly how much you can afford to spend on other projects.

Having your yard inspected and maintained in a suitable condition allows you to move on confidently to other landscaping projects. You may also discover more projects to tackle, including tree services, building a deck, or installing an irrigation system. These updates may not have been considered if you didn't start next to your home with smaller projects first.

Encourage Time Outdoors

By starting landscaping alongside your home, you'll have a patio or deck that makes it easier to enjoy time outside. Once this area is built, you can feel good about making other updates further out from the house, such as a garden or swimming pool.

Starting next to your home to update the landscaping will ensure that your yard becomes a usable space that you enjoy spending time in. This can make the initial expense of landscaping much more worthwhile since you'll essentially have an extension of your home.

Get Inspired About Other Updates

Once you've started some landscaping work, you can move forward with other updates with newfound confidence. Starting small with projects next to your house can give you a clear idea of what features you like, along with the materials and plants you've incorporated. These details can make moving forward with other landscaping projects a lot easier and help to design a cohesive look for your yard.

Finding the right projects and avoiding overwhelming feelings can be easier when you start small. Whether you have a large yard or a small space you're landscaping, starting small can ensure that you feel confident with moving on to other projects. 

Contact a local landscape design service to learn more.