The idea why we are landscaping home is to have an attractive property. Not only it can beautify it, but it can also provide - as a source of - fresh air. Undoubtedly, landscaping home can save you money and take your time and effort. But if the landscaping turns out to look bad, then that is so much time and money wasted. However, it is possible to ensure a better-looking landscape by following a few tips that can help you.
Know your soil type.
There are varying types of soil from clay soil to sandy soil. There are some plants too that thrive in soils with more acidity or alkali. If this is the case, you should evaluate the type of soil you have in your yard in order to determine what types of vegetation should be planted on your property. When you purchase plants that will succeed in the soil conditions present in your yard, then you make a wiser money decision, and you end up with a more attractive landscape. And if there are plants that you would like to use in your soil, but the soil is not quite ideal, it is possible to improve (not replace) the soil to proper conditions. You only need to add mulch or peat, or do what professionals do: ass crushed limestone or clamshells depending upon what is wanted to accomplish.
Understand how much space each of the plants need.
There are some plants that require more room for their root systems than others. If you choose one plant that tends to grow everywhere, and you do not have enough space, you will find that your other plants may be crowded out. You also have to make sure that you understand the spacing requirements for between plants. Many shrubs and small trees need to be planted at least three to four feet apart to have enough room to grow.
Use native plants in your garden design.
One of the most effective things you can do to ensure a good-looking garden design is to make use of native plants. Find out what plants grow best in your area, and what plants are indigenous to the region. This way you will already be ahead, in that you know that the plants you choose are adapted to the climate. You will not have to struggle against natural inclinations to keep your landscape looking beautiful. If you do use non-native plants, assure yourself that they come from a place that shares a climate similar to the one where you live.
Plan your landscape around different seasons.
Different plants bloom at various times throughout the year. If all of the plants in your landscape are at their most attractive all at the same time, then your yard will look beautiful for a few weeks each year, but quite possible ugly the rest of the year. One way to help avoid this is to choose attractive bushes and shrubs that look good green, but also have some sort flower. However, it is a good idea to stagger plants among each other. Plant tulips and crocus among later-blooming plants so that in early spring the bulbs bloom, and then when those flowers' time is up, the next plants will be in bloom. In this way the cycle of your landscape is in keeping with the seasons, and looks attractive all year round.
Use wood chips around shrubs, bushes and trees.
Wood chips can help the ground around shrubs, bushes, and trees look more attractive. Not only do the chips cover the ground (often looking better than dirt), but they also help keep in moisture, repel weeds, and provide natural food as they break down. Likewise, attractive groundcover like chicks and hens placed around trees and shrubs can make the area more interesting and pleasing to the eye.
