The basics of Landscape Design
A beautiful landscape helps make a beautiful home, and you want to find out some advice that will help you along. Knowing what to do takes not only the necessary information, tools, and supplies, but it also takes practice. Keep reading for some useful tips on landscape design for attaining a beautiful garden.
When coming up with the plan for your garden, there are many aspects to consider as far as what plants you want and where you plant them. One thing that you should consider is the color and beauty of the plants. Think about what colors go well together.
Next, you are going to have to think about what can grow well in your area. You want to know what plants are native, and you want to incorporate some of them into your garden.
You also need to think about what sunlight your plants are going to receive. This has everything to do with where you plant the plants and how much sunlight each plant needs. Some need more than others, while others are more sensitive to the sun.
Make sure plants and flowers that are close to each other aren’t competitive. You don’t want them killing each other or taking over. You want a healthy and vibrant garden, and the type of plants and their locations must be considered.
Pruning
Do you know when to prune? Roses should be pruned often and correctly, and they need to be cut back during certain times of the year. When spring is approaching, you should go around pruning your plants, shrubs, and trees. This helps them grow increasingly during the growing season.
What kind of watering system and drainage do you have in place? You need to make sure you are using mulch, as mulch helps retain water for plants; however, it also works well for drainage. When it comes to watering your plants, you must know how much they need and how often. You must also have a plan in place for systematic watering schedule so that you don’t fall behind, especially as your beautiful garden grows.
What kind of pests do you have to worry about? Each plant is different, and you need to know what all you are up against. There are great natural remedies you can try without opting for pesticides.
As your garden grows, you might think about hiring someone to help care for everything. It is going to be up to you and how much you can manage your time. It will also have to do with how involved you can get your family with the gardening. Perhaps you can give the kids chores on weekends, or get help from your spouse.
Knowing what you know now about landscape design and gardening is going to help you immensely as you strive for that beautiful landscape you have dreamed about. Keep in mind everything you have learned so that you can brag to your neighbors about your garden, and show your kids how they too can make a beautiful garden later in life. Hopefully this article has given you some helpful hints on how to start with the design and creation of your dream garden.
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