| In order to properly plan and design a landscape, | | | | Now about pool areas - Anyone who's ever had a |
| you need some vision. You have to be able to | | | | pool knows the upkeep is never-ending. It's |
| see ahead a little. Being a professional, I also have | | | | aggravating to have a tree close enough to drop |
| to take into consideration the maturity of the | | | | debris into it. At the same time, you don't want |
| landscape. I need to be aware of any damage or | | | | to leave the pool totally without shade. In this |
| inconvenience that may occur from improperly | | | | situation, evergreens are the best, but place them |
| placed trees. There's more to it than meets the | | | | where they will shade one side of the pool at a |
| eye. | | | | time throughout the day, and not the entire pool |
| Designing and landscaping is more than just being | | | | area. |
| creative and coming up with spectacular designs. | | | | Watering - It's best to water less times deeply |
| You must be able to get an overall feel and be | | | | than to water many times with shallow sprinklings. |
| able to envision every aspect of the landscape, | | | | This will keep the tree roots down where they |
| even after it matures. Your vision has to allow for | | | | belong, to a point. There are still going to be some |
| the small tiny plants to be seen as full grown, and | | | | that will seek out moisture above and can wreak |
| consideration given to the space they'll need. | | | | havoc on your concrete areas or other |
| Trees are beautiful to look at, but they serve | | | | structures. They can break foundations, and can |
| many other purposes that a lot of people don't | | | | cost you plenty, so proper planning is crucial. |
| think about right off. Of course most people do | | | | Other things to consider are things like power |
| think about the shade and boundaries, but many | | | | lines, property lines and easements (real neighbor |
| don't consider the wind blockage or noise breaks | | | | busters), and underground utilities. Be mindful of |
| they provide. These should be key focal points in | | | | sewers, septic tanks, pipes and any kind of lines |
| making an assessment. Not thinking ahead can be | | | | that exist. It's no fun having to move a tree to |
| a costly mistake. | | | | fix leaks. |
| Here are some things to consider - Firstly, around | | | | By knowing what's there, and being |
| the kids playing areas, make sure they'll have | | | | knowledgeable about what plants and trees you |
| shade, especially during the hottest time of day. A | | | | plant, you can avoid potential catastrophes. But |
| canopy can be placed in this area, while also taking | | | | not planning well can cost you plenty in the long |
| into consideration the 'bird factor'. We all know | | | | run. Many people don't realize all the considerations |
| what a mess the birds can make in any area. The | | | | that go into a good landscaping design. It's much |
| key here is to put some shade trees in the sun's | | | | more than just the beauty, it's foreknowledge of |
| line of fire. By knowing how big your trees will | | | | things to come, and taking the steps to avoid |
| get, you can make a nice shade canopy and keep | | | | them, and being able to enjoy your home without |
| the kids in a sanitary environment. | | | | worrying about any mishaps. |