How To Get Started With Landscaping

By Heidi Foglesong

Thinking of taking up a new hobby and transforming your garden into a haven in the bargain? Well, this article should help push you in the right direction. Landscaping can make a great hobby, all the while contributing to the betterment of the environment as well as adding beauty to your own personal surroundings.

Right at the outset, it's important for you to assess a few features that in turn will help you identify the best landscaping options available to you. Such features include your location and the climatic conditions it experiences, the amount of space you have at your disposal, the amount of time and money you are willing to invest in this project, the natural features of your garden and your house plan.

In landscaping you can find several creative ideas to make your garden colourful and bring in life to your surroundings. Creating different seasons like summer, winter and spring is possible through proper planning according to the conditions of the location. Vegetable patches and ponds can be created and all these add to the aesthetic value of your garden.

To begin with, have a clear picture of what you want. If you want your garden to be in a place which is isolated think over the options you have got for such places and the conditions of the selected location.

Once the basic plan is worked out you should have a clear idea about the plants that can live in the location you have chosen. If the location does not support the plant you have selected to grow then the purpose is not served and you end up losing your money and time. Shrubs and trees require sunlight to grow and if you place them in a place where you don't receive much sunlight the plants die and you will lose your money.

To be successful in landscaping you should have some idea about plants and their requirements. If you are a tyro then it is better you choose plants that require minimum care and maintenance.

Depending on the size of the land available you should decide if you can plant trees or not. A large house with a big garden definitely needs a tree to make it look good and it is better to avoid planting trees in a small area.

Choosing the right location for the plants to grow is very important. Enough space should be provided for trees as their roots spread widely. Planting shrubs and trees in areas where there is continuous moist conditions will not be suitable for the plants to grow.

Finally, think in terms of maintenance. If, for instance, you're planting in front of a window, then you'll want to seek out shrubs that don't grow taller than the height of the window minimizing the work of pruning and allowing the plant to grow naturally. - 31813

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