Landscaping FAQ's (Frequently Asked
Questions)
FAQ 1 - What is the first thing I should think
about when I start landscaping?
Answer 1 - The first thing you should think about is safety. If
you are doing any major landscaping make sure that you get rid of any old
trees that hang over your house. Old trees over hanging a house can be a
death trap.
FAQ 2 - Why should I even bother landscaping my property?
Answer 2 - Because a good landscaping job can raise the value
of your property up by 20% of more!
FAQ 3 - Can I do all my landscaping myself, or should I hire a
professional?
Answer 3 - Some jobs like tree looping should be left to the
professionals. Anything involving electricity is best left to the
professionals. You may want to contact a landscaping architect to plan your
landscaping, but you can do most of the work yourself. It's totally up to
you and how hands on you want to be.
If you don't think you can do something exactly right, hire a
professional.
FAQ 4 - What is the best way to get started with my landscaping
Answer 4 - The first thing you should do is get an exact
measurement of the area of your yard you're wanting to landscape. Write it
down on paper and draw a rough outline of your yard and mark any areas where
there are underground cables or water pipes.
Make a sketch of all the different areas in your yard and mark their
characteristics down on paper. Write down which area gets the most sun,
which gets the most shade, which area has poor soil or drainage.
This will all help decide what you can do with that area.
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Think Four Seasons: When designing your backyard
landscape, remember that there are four seasons. You will want flowers
and shrubs which bloom during different times of the season, autumn
foliage during the fall, and a structure that can withstand the winter.
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Plan before you dig a water garden. Before you even start to think of digging to put in a water garden, make sure you plan everything in advance. Dimensions, the type of water garden you want to have, how deep it will need to be and if you need any permits to do so. If in doubt, call a professional out to help you. That's why they are there.
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Get the right supplies for the job. Make sure you always get the exact right supplies you need for the job at hand. Don't skimp on quality when you are landscaping your backyard as you will pay dearly for it in the long run.
