There are also hundreds of types of flowers that you can plant in beds throughout your yard. Some are annuals, but your best bet is to go for perennials so you can watch the flowers come up year after year without having to plant them!
Once you’ve taken a good look around the nursery, don’t buy anything yet! Go home and look at your yard. Think of the best places to put the plants you like to achieve an eye-catching display.
Sit down with a piece of paper and map out your yard. Be sure to check with the utility companies (power, cable, etc.) to find out if and where there are any buried wires. Make note of where you want certain plants, bushes, and trees to go. Group together those plants that share the same care and light considerations.
Then go wild – well within your budget that is. Buy your plants and trees and install them in your yard.
For bushes and trees, you’ll need to dig a large hole that can fully accommodate the root ball. Once your tree or bush is in the ground, mulch around it and apply some fertilizer. After that’s done, just water and you’re done.
Pay close attention to these plants while they are acclimating themselves to the ground and spreading their roots to take hold. Fertilize and water on a regular basis then enjoy your new plants.
Landscaping is about more than just pretty plants, bushes, trees, and flowers. There are also some other aspects you can add to make your yard pleasant and beautiful.
Building a deck or porch onto your home is a great way to not only increase outdoor space for lounging on cool spring nights, but also to add an interesting focal point. You can easily build your own deck with a little carpentry know-how. Many home improvement stores carry deck plans and can even help you with all the supplies you’ll need.
Another very interesting addition to a yard is a rock waterfall.