Posts Tagged Home Landscape
Trees in the Home Landscape
Trees add so much to the home landscape! They provide shade, clean air, habitat for wildlife, value to your property, and even memories.
If your yard does not have any trees at the moment, you may want to consider planting some. Studies have shown that trees and landscaping add value to your property. Even if you do not intend to sell your property, trees can provide years of enjoyment. If you have trees in your yard, check to see that they are healthy. If they are near the end of their life expectancy or show signs of decline, you may want to plant new trees that will become established before the old trees are removed.
If properly located and planted, trees can help control energy costs. A large shade tree planted on the southwest side of the house can provide cooling shade in the summer, helping reduce air conditioning costs. Once the leaves drop in the fall, the winter sun is free to warm your house on cold winter days. Evergreen trees, planted to block cold winter winds, can help reduce winter heating costs.
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Using Paths and Walks to Enhance Your Home Landscape
The well-designed house and grounds typically have the garage close to the house and as near to the street as practical. Although aesthetics should certainly be taken into account, form follows function, as the old saying goes.
These days, when the majority of home owners have cars, space can be saved by using a garage path that combines as the house path, or feeds into a short house walk. Though the driveway can be a short one it is wise to plan for off-street parking. Usually you will need to have your driveway at least 20 feet long to accomplish this.
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Home Landscape Designs and Ideas – What to Ask Before Starting Any Project
When it comes to choosing what home landscape designs and ideas are the best for your yard, there are some ways to better help you make a decision. Homeowners tend to get excited when the weather finally gets nice and can be a little trigger happy and too gung-ho about an outdoor project they’ve been wanting to do. What happens is you rush off to the nearest garden center and buy a bunch of plants, mulch and materials without even knowing exactly where you are going to use it.
A little planning will avoid wasting time and money on things you don’t need or can’t use. Here are some tips and questions to ask before heading off to the store to purchase anything to make your home landscape designs and ideas a reality.
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