Garden Water Features Considerations
The purpose of your water feature will dictate its location. For example, if you’re interested in an ornamental pool, do you want it to reflect surrounding plants, attract birds, or serve as a home for water plants and fish? Or, would you like a combination of all of these? And if you’ll be including a fountain or waterfall, how strong do you want the flow of water to be? Keep in mind that fountains work well in formal pools, but may look out of place in informal pools such as water gardens. In water gardens, a gentle waterfall usually works best.
Information provided by H & M Landscaping.
Why Mulch?
The application of mulch serves several purposes. It
helps hold in moisture, reduces weeds, aids in erosion
control and keeps the soil cool. Shredded bark or similar
mulch products can be used. Some of this mulch will
decompose and add nutrients to the soil. Apply 1-2” over the
soil making sure to leave 2-3” of space at the base of the
plants. Mulch placed too close to the crown can cause crown
rot.
Information provided by Bordine's Nursery.
An Attractive Way to Control Water Runoff
An attractive and effective way to target water flow on your property is through landscaping with natural stone, slate and rocks. Whether you need help to do-it-yourself or want it done for you, Kassuba Enterprises will work with you to help guide water how and where you want.
Information provided by Kassuba Enterprises.
View the Latest Varieties of Decorative Landscape Rock
Landscape rocks and aggregates are available in an
impressive variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Visit a
landscape supply store to see all of your options.
Information provided by Country Oaks Landscape Supply.
Sprinkler System FAQ’S
An automatic irrigation lawn sprinkler means ending forever the tiresome job of lawn watering. Like any permanent improvement, a lawn sprinkler installation will add appreciable value to your home or business.
Information provided by Jetstream Landscape & Irrigation.
How to Prep your Yard for Hydroseeding or Sod
The final result might be similar, but hydroseeding and sod each have their individual benefits. For hydroseeded and sodded lawns to establish and grow, conditions such as proper drainage and soil content need to be considered. This can be
accomplished by adequately grading the site, and by making the nutrients available for your lawn through proper fertilization and soil reparation.
Information provided by Barkman Landscaping.
Choose the Best Type of Tree
Factors to consider when selecting a tree include the sun or shade in the planting location, the type of soil, the moisture content of the site, and the tree’s ultimate size.
It is also important to determine the tree’s function in your site. Will it be used in a windscreen or a soundscreen? Maybe you need an accent in the center of the yard. If you have a lot of dark green leaves in your yard, you may want a tree with a blue or yellow cast, or even red.
All landscapes should have a variety of trees for diversity of design and maintenance of tree health.
Information provided by Trim Pines Farm.
How to Water Trees Properly
The amount of water your trees and shrubs need depends on several factors including: plant species, current soil moisture, soil texture (sand, loam, clay), and drainage. The amount of air in the soil is as important as moisture. These must be kept in balance to ensure continued plant health.
Water plants carefully. Too much water, or not enough water, can harm plants and sometimes be fatal.
Information provided by Owen's Tree Service.
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