With the summer season well on its way, you may be left peering all green-eyed at the lawn just across the fence and wondering what it must be like to have such a pristine patch of grass. Before you get too caught up in the jealous envy of your neighbor's lawn, take note: Making your own grass just as green may be easier than you think. In fact, all you need to give your grassy lawn a boost could be hiding out right in your kitchen cabinets.
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When doing landscaping around your home, you should always first consider where the trees will go because they're the most expensive and largest item that you will be planting. Trees will also require a lot of time until they can mature to their desired side, and it may be several years until the tree provides the sufficient shade that you need or helps break the wind. Always consider these things when deciding on where to plant your trees.
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Most people want a beautiful backyard, but sometimes budget constraints can prevent homeowners from being able to hire a whole crew of landscaping professional to makeover your yard. But being on a tight budget doesn't mean that you can't have a great yard for you and your family to enjoy. Use the following tips to create a wonderful backyard without spending a lot of money:
Consult a Landscape Designer
Consulting a landscape designer like one from Design Scapes of Manasota Inc may sound counter-intuitive when you don't have a lot of cash to spend on landscaping, but a landscape designer can actually save you a lot of money in the long run.
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Trees play an important role in residential landscape design. Not only do they add aesthetic value, but they create shade that can help reduce energy costs as well. Proper maintenance is essential when it comes to keeping trees growing safely in a residential setting. Some trees develop growths near their roots that are known as burls. If left unchecked, a burl can cause a tree to grow crooked. These burls are worth big money, since they are used to create high-end furnishings and veneers.
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One of the most ominous symptoms of imminent tree failure is the development of a small gap between the soil and the tree's trunk. Such gaps can indicate a wide array of problems, but most importantly, they indicate that the tree is at high risk of failure.
It is always important to inspect your trees for this problem, and solicit the assistance of an ISA-certified arborist to address the problem.
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