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+If you desire flowers, but do not want to maintain beds, opt for flowering shrubs and bushes. Shrubs and bushes can be purchased in many varieties that can afford color and variety throughout the year. Not only will they serve these first two purposes, but they can also add some much needed or wanted, texture to your landscaping efforts and offer great curb appeal.
-When you are planning landscaping for your yard, make sure to use plants, and flowers well suited for the climate you live in. Check the zone rating of plants, and make sure they will do well in your area. Investing in shrubs and trees, and have them die is discouraging, and also expensive.
+Fertilization is important when developing a landscaped area. There are many choices when it comes to fertilization. For example one can use today's engineered fertilizer such as Miracle-Gro or Jobe's Plant Sticks. If organic fertilizer is preferred there are many options available such as compost, manure, worm casings and peat.
-Plan before you start shopping. It's important to know what you're getting yourself into. Before you go shopping for the things you need, make a plan for yourself. Determine exactly what you're doing, what the costs will be, and the skill level involved. It would be unwise to just start landscaping without some sort of plan. You could easily end up wasting a great deal of time, and money.
+Do not shy away from bargain-hunting at the garden center. Such stores are usually running sales on certain plant species, and you can realize significant savings by taking advantage of them. Be flexible with your landscaping plans. A cheaper alternative may produce the effect you are looking for and save you money at the same time.
-If you want to change your landscaping, consider using plants that are native to your area. These types of plants are pests immune and drought resistant. This means you will be using less water for upkeep of your landscaping and less pesticide. It will also help you with lowered fertilizer costs because these plants are adapted to the soil in your area.
+The year before you plan to start your landscaping project, take photos of the area at beginning of each month. This will allow you to assess how much light the area typically receives and when it receives it. You can then use this information to choose plants that will thrive in your conditions.
-When planning a landscaping project for your house, be sure to be friendly with your neighbors and build up a relationship. This can be important because you may be able to save quite a bit of money by sharing equipment that you either purchase or rent. You may also be able to obtain or share a vast amount of experience and tips with each other.
+Use fencing, rock features, and other non-living elements to add interest to your landscaping plan. Landscaping is about much more than planting a few plants. Your fencing, decks, and even the shape of your house adds to the overall look. Your goal should be to integrate living elements with non-living elements.
-Focus on plant, and garden organization, that takes care and treatment similarities into account. Many plants share common fertilizer, and maintenance needs. If you group plants together according to their health requirements, including sun exposure, you will minimize your maintenance time through consolidation of effort. Your feet will thank you at the end of the day.
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+Landscape design software is an excellent tool for anyone who needs visual aids to get a true idea of what works best. These programs allow you to enter measurements and maps that reflect your working space. This allows you to plan the boundaries of flowerbeds, visualize spacing and choose the optimal layout for your project.
-Do it yourself landscapers would be wise to scatter annual plants throughout their design rather than solely using perennials. Perennials only bloom for short periods of time throughout the year, while annuals will bloom all season allowing your landscape to look more complete, and attractive a majority of the time.
+Design landscapes based on the region that you live in, because it is more practical. Having a tropical theme when you live in a cooler climate is not a great idea. Find plants that are known to thrive in the climate you live in, so that your garden will last a long time.
-Take a bit of time to research the right types of plants to use in your landscaping design. You can go to your local nursery or big-box home-improvement store and ask them questions about the plants they sell. Always keep in mind the growing requirements in your own yard when considering which plants to use.
+When choosing plants for your next landscaping project, remember that not all flowers bloom at the same time of the year. By planting flowers with staggered blooming times, you ensure that your lawn appear colorful and attractive across all seasons. Otherwise, you may not be able to enjoy the colors outside of a few months of each year.
-When planning a landscaping project for your house, you need to know in what amounts of materials are sold and how much you'll need. This is important because you might not be able to visualize your project in cubic yards and do not want to risk buying too little or too much.
+If you are going to use an automatic irrigation system, make sure it will properly water your entire yard. Do not waste any water, by placing sprinklers too close to a wall, or to your patio. You should also remember to turn your system off if rain properly irrigated your garden earlier.
-Buy lumber for outdoor projects during the winter months. It is going to be cheaper than during the spring and summer months. You may also be able to find some really great deals on trees, soil, shrubs and other things by purchasing them off season while demand is low as well.
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