Technology Makes Landscaping Easier Than Ever
What Mistakes Can Hurt Your Landscaping?
Jose Wheeler
Landscaping blunders can hurt your home's curb appeal and impact the value of your property. Fortunately for you, with a little effort, time, and planning, you can avoid most mistakes. Here are some of the most common landscaping blunders to avoid.
Excessive Lawn Decorations
Lawn decorations can be a nice addition, but when you go overboard, they can distract from the other features of your yard. You do not have to avoid lawn decorations, but you do have to fairly assess each one before you make a decision about using it.
Before adding a decoration to your yard, think about how it will fit with the rest of your yard. Does it complement the yard or distract from the other features? If you are thinking of placing a whimsical decoration, try not to add any others. Too many could quickly lead to your yard appearing outlandish instead of stylish.
Do Not Be Afraid to Remove Trees and Shrubs
Trees and shrubs take a great deal of care before they reach their full potential. The labor that you have put into them could make it difficult to make the decision to remove a tree or shrub, but it is sometimes necessary.
Trees that are damaged or negatively impacting the overall look of your yard might need to go. The same holds true for shrubs. Take the time to carefully consider every tree and shrub in your yard and assess whether or not it truly complements your yard. Shrubs and trees that are just plain ugly can be removed and replaced with newly planted greenery.
Avoid the Monotony
Monotony can make your yard appear dull and boring. Unfortunately, too many yard are nothing more than green grass, shrubs, and trees. Even if you have flowers in your yard, when they are not in bloom, your yard can look like a green wasteland.
You can break up the monotony by taking the time to carefully research various plants and shrubs that are in bloom throughout the year. Mixing annuals and perennials in your yard can ensure that no matter what time of year it is, there is some color in the yard.
There are many other ways you can spruce up your yard. Consult with a landscaper to learn more tips and to get help with making the right decisions for your lawn. The landscaper can not only help you get your lawn on the right track, but he or she can help maintain it. Contact a company like Advanced Landscape Solutions to learn more.
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When I was young, I loved helping my mother in the garden. Our yard was filled with plants and flowers that she kept in immaculate condition. Once I was an adult and bought my first home, I learned that there was much more to landscaping a yard than I ever imagined! After a little trial and error planting a few flowers in my yard that died quickly, I realized the technology that is available to aspiring gardeners makes trial and error a thing of the past. After I found out what my "hardiness zone" was, I realized I was planting flowers made for much cooler climates, and I played around with software that let me design my yard very easily! I learned a lot throughout the experience, so I thought I would share my tips with everyone who needs them. Come back often to check out my new tips!