Landscaping Design Tips

Designing a landscape can be exciting. It's a time for you to really show off your personality, and can be a way to really show off your creativity and style. All around St Paul, landscaping can be used to brighten up yards. If you are new to landscaping, Fernbrook Landscape is here to help.  In this blog, we're going to provide you with some basic information to get you started with planning your landscape. Of course, we will be able you with the final design and implementation of your new landscape.

Keep it Simple

The number one rule of thumb is to keep it simple. The simpler you keep your plan, the easier it will be to implement. Choose only a few colors for your new landscaping. It is easier to match different plants and shrubs if you have a limited color scheme. Sometimes, less is more. You don't want the end result to look cluttered. Plan out the use of landscaping elements sparingly, because you can always add more at a later date.

Proportions

It is important to keep the proportions of your project in mind when you’re planning out your landscape. You don't want to plan one small feature in the middle of a large yard. By the same token, you don't want to overcrowd a small yard with larger, flowering plants either. Also, keep in mind that plants grow up. Just because they look like they will fit into your plan now, doesn't mean in 10 or 15 years they will still be that size. Our team of St Paul landscaping experts can help you envision the final product.

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Tips to Maintain Healthy Landscaping

So, you had a beautiful landscape installed. Now what? It takes a little TLC to keep your landscaping green and healthy. With proper maintenance, you can expect many years of enjoyment. Make the neighbors jealous by keeping your lawn and landscape expertly groomed. If you have any questions, our team of Minneapolis landscaping experts will be able to steer you in the right direction! In this blog, we're going to cover some of the easiest ways to ensure a healthy landscape.

Proper Watering Practices

On average, your lawn and landscape will need about 1-2 inches of water per week. In the absence of rain, the responsibility of watering the landscaping may fall to you. It is advisable you do your watering in the morning, as it gives it plenty of time to dry before dewfall. If you notice any signs of withering or wilting plants, some extra watering may be needed.

Weed Removal and Pruning

Regular weeding is vital to the overall health of your landscape. This helps to keep the shape of your landscape intact. You probably installed your landscape for its added visual appeal, and keeping up with weeding will help it stay beautiful.

Pruning your flowering plants not only gets rid of the discolored leaves, it also allows more sunlight to get to the heart of the plants. This will allow them to grow longer and stronger. Though your beds may look bare for awhile, you'll notice even more growth a few weeks after a good pruning.

You may also need to routinely re-edge you landscaping throughout the summer after you prune and weed. Keeping a nice, clean edge on your beds will add to the visual appeal.

Need a Minneapolis landscaping expert? Call Fernbrook Landscaping at 763-441-7575.