Often gardeners plants on impulse, without a overall garden plan, only to realize later that there is nowhere in the garden to place the new plants. Having a planting plan helps. There are a few factors to consider before buying plants for your garden. It is important to carefully analyze the existing conditions of your garden. Check to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well or poorly drained and whether your garden is exposed to winter winds. Knowing these conditions is important and will help inform your plant selections.
Planting And Selecting Trees
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Before planting new trees, determine both your needs and the existing conditions of your site. Remember that many trees grow quickly and continue to grow for many years. Once a tree is planted and begins to establish itself, it won’t be easy to transplant so be sure to work from a garden plan.
Designing A Year-Round Garden
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An ideal garden design is one which offers something during every season. In spring and summer, ornamental trees and flower beds are full of colorful blooms. Vibrant foliage adds beauty to the fall landscape and in the winter the berries, evergreens and bark color provide color. Also important in the winter is the silhouette of trees and shrubs.
Design your flower beds…
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to be about 5 feet deep to simplify maintenance.
To draw a visitor’s attention to…
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a particular area of the garden, consider using shrubs with contrasting colors or textures.
Improperly placed plants,…
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such as those planted too close to walkway, may require frequent pruning resulting in a misshaped tree or shrub.
Full sun gardens require…
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at least 8 hours of sun each day. Gardens which recieve between 4 and 6 hours of sun are considered part shade. Shade gardens generally recieve less rthan 4 hours.
Selecting The Right Tree For Your Garden
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Selecting the appropriate for your garden depends on your specific needs, the environmental conditions and size of your site and your own personal taste. Tree have specific sun and soil requirements which can influence its health. The amount of space you have will also inform your tree selection. Some trees, such as the white oak, are huge and will require lots of space while others such as river birch, grow tall and narrow and can fit into smaller gardens.
Patio Design
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Patios and terraces mark the transition between the house and the garden. They should be though of as an extension of the house or an outdoor room. Thoughtful planning should go into choosing the appropriate materials for the hard surfaces of the garden.
