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budget, skills and climate, there are a few easy
things you can do in order to be proud of your
landscaping without paying an expert.
The following tips will guide you on the
right path to do-it-yourself landscaping:
*Always layer your planting beds.
Layering in three rows, begin with your tallest
plants in the back row, next tallest in the
middle and your shortest plants in the front.
And don’t just plant one bed—put another
elsewhere in your yard to help provide a sense
of harmony.
*Calm your yard with water
features. Providing focal points in your
landscaping work is a must, and one great
way is to incorporate water features such as
ponds and simple waterfalls. They both look
appealing and add an attractive element to
your yard—the calming sounds of moving
water.
*Utilize retaining walls. If you are
planning on protecting the fragile landscaping
work around your home, it’s imperative to
construct a strong retaining wall. Erosion-
prone areas in your yard will benefit greatly
by incorporating segmental retaining walls
constructed from concrete masonry. Using
concrete masonry not only provides the
best value for the investment, it also delivers
superior design flexibility and aesthetic appeal
to any landscape idea.
*When planting flowers, go with
annuals. To have a continuous sense of color
throughout your yard, plant annual flowers
alongside your favorite perennials. Research
and lay out creative flower combinations that
make use of both kinds of flowers for year-
round beauty.
*Think year-round. One of the biggest
mistakes one can make is only providing
one or two seasons’ worth of eye-catching
landscaping. Plan for having plentiful trees
and shrubs during the springtime, fall foliage
during autumn months and good, visually
interesting plant life in the winter, such as
holly shrubs or bayberry bushes.
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One of the most inexpensive ways to add
living space to your home is the addition of an
outdoor deck or patio. Having a great outdoor
space is like adding an extra room to your
house. It can be enjoyed by the whole family,
or experienced in quiet solitude as a retreat to
the Zen of outdoor living.
If you like to entertain, then an outdoor
space is a must. Guests can spill out onto the