Technology Makes Landscaping Easier Than Ever
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4 Steps For Hedge Removal
An old hedge can detract from your yard, especially if it has dead spots, sparse growth, or entire shrubs on the decline. Fortunately, removal of a hedge is very similar to any type of tree removal, you just need to have more plants removed. The following are the basic steps that a removal service will follow when taking out your old hedge. Step 1: Site Prep Hedges may require a bit more planning before removal because the roots of several shrubs cover quite a bit of area.
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The Three Layers Of Landscape Lighting
Outdoor lighting is an important, but often overlooked, component of good landscape design. As you consider how to integrate lighting into your yard, a good place to start is understanding the three layers of landscape lighting. Here's a short guide to each and how to use them. The Safety Layer Safety is one of the most important reasons to add light to any landscape. Certainly, it should include good lighting so anyone using the porch, deck, walkways, outbuildings, and play areas at night won't injure themselves.
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Landscaping A Large Rural Property? 5 Tips For Success
Designing a landscape for a large rural property can be just as challenging as crafting one for a very small property — just with a different set of obstacles to overcome and goals to reach. To help you design a great landscape no matter how large your acreage, here are five tips for success. 1. Define Zones Multiacre properties can seem unmanageable if you look at them as one large chunk of land to cover.
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!