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Shrubbery – Friend Not Enemy

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:19:31 +0000

Though the pruning’s a pain in the back, neck and arms, it is an essential tool when using various types of landscape shrubs especially those that tend to grow tall and look untamed like Rose of Sharon. This particular landscape shrub sprouts beautiful blooms in the summer and is ideal to place along your property line to give your land a hint of privacy that is subtle yet captivating to the beholder. There are also many varieties of evergreen shrubbery that can be used to create informal hedges such as natural headlands and rock gardens boxwoods to give the edges of your garden a fairy tale beauty.

Shrubs such as hydrangea are dependent shrubs and help beautify already existing hedges with their exotically wild clusters of colorful flowers. Once the scenic value of planting landscape shrubs is succeeded it is them important to direct your attention to another sense that should be equally satisfied when entering a garden. Witch Hazel is an immensely tall shrub that is popular for its large yellow flowers and was born to be placed where its beauty and fragrance can be flaunted.

The sweet scent of cloves that is found in Viburnum can be regularly used in foundation planting or mixed borders. Shrubs that have twisted branches or colored barks catch the eye in winter and shrubs that produce berries may also be used to attract wildlife into your landscape to top the cherry on your cake. It is important to keep in mind that when planting shrubs, one must always give it a lot of thought, and consult a professional landscaper beforehand.

Taste conflicts in landscaping

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 06:24:04 +0000

Have you ever wondered how some couples even survive marriages?

They would have completely opposite tastes and ideas about things and the situation is no different when it comes to landscaping. So, most of the time, sitting through a session with a couple with different ideas would mean having to listen to their likes and dislikes, for perhaps hours. However, for a landscaper who’s experienced and filled with ideas, conflicts in taste is not a heart wrenching challenge. Instead, it will be something that will be embraced with a tight hug.

So here’s a common issue: the husband loves greenery and a plain landscape while the wife is the queen of colors. While it is calm and serene to have an all green landscape, some color would definitely add positive vibes in to your lawn. So simply add colorful pots, succulents, hanging baskets with colorful flowers, wreathes around your yard to make it vibrant.

A perennial tulip collection and colored plants will surely add some color to your garden. So it’s time to sit down and decide which area will remain all green and where the color will be scattered over. Landscaping professionals have enough experience to make your wishes come true without conflicts of interests affecting your garden. So leave the burden up to the professionals!

Accessorizing Your Garden

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 06:21:05 +0000

When it comes to adding that personal touch to your garden, preferences vary from one person to another. This is why most landscapers are open to ideas and can blend your ideas with a creative flick almost any time in the landscaping process.

One of the trendy ways of accessorizing your garden is to include logs here and there. Of course the type of log will depend on the cost you wish to bear as well as on the overall design of the garden. If you are a log fan, it is better to spell out the idea to your garden designer or landscaper before they get on with the job. If you were to get a sudden idea about including a few logs in your garden, the landscaping plans may need to be changed and twisted a little bit to accommodate your request.

Logs as stands, bridges, planters and as bird baths are some of the common applications of logs in garden. Logs could also be left aside in a corner of your garden just to add a touch of nature to your surroundings. Although you may have a fair cut idea, the natural landscape of your garden as well as the designer’s initial plan for your garden will be two key components to consider before accessorizing your garden with logs. So always make sure that you have in dept conversations with your landscaper about all your ideas, questions and concerns.