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What landscaping projects can I do myself?
There are many DIY landscaping projects you can do to improve curb appeal or enhance the atmosphere. Here are some ideas:
· Install fencing – Enclose your yard with hedges, fences, or even tall shrubs to increase privacy.
· Play with outdoor lighting – Highlight garden areas, water features, or incorporate LED lights into your stairs and beside paths.
· Start a rock garden or create a “dry stream” – Use a variety of landscape rocks in different shapes and colours to create a garden or provide the look of a stream.
· Set up water features – Set up a DIY water fountain or waterfall, or other water structure to create a natural soundscape.
· Use trellis panels – Put up trellis panels and grow vines, vegetables, and more.
· Create a DIY edge – Using rocks, bricks, or stone, create edges around certain parts of the landscape.
· Make a fire pit – Construct a fire pit and use it as a focal point in your backyard so you can enjoy more time outside on summer nights.
· Design a walkway – Add an attractive walkway using pavers or stone so you can lead guests to your outdoor space.
What are some landscaping tips for new homeowners?
The first thing you’ll want to do in your outdoor space is look for diseased branches, tree branches hanging over roofs and windows, and other areas to remove. Always prepare and care for your yard and garden with seasonal landscaping duties in the spring, summer, and fall. When it comes to design, plan ahead and consider the available yard space and work it will take to maintain.
What time of the year should I start landscaping projects?
Spring is often the time for most landscaping projects. It is recommended to set up a backyard patio or deck or add décor and furniture in early spring, so you can start enjoying the outdoors right when the warm weather arrives. When tackling planting jobs, late spring is the time to start growing large trees, shrubs, perennials, and certain vegetables. Remember to mulch, weed, and prepare your garden beds beforehand.
Summer can get too hot for planting, as plants prefer mild temperatures for proper growth. The warm weather is great for projects like creating a garden path or setting up fencing.
Fall marks the end of the growing season, where shrubs, trees, and perennials establish their roots. It is also the time to prepare your garden for the winter.
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