Anderson Landscaping

Landscaping can improve the look of any home. There are so many types of landscaping styles and ideas to choose from. You have complete creative control over your landscaping ideas. If you love the look of flowers, create a garden that is just bursting with color. The options are endless.

Landscaping is also beneficial for many reasons other than just looks. It can help reduce water runoff by funneling it into the ground. It can help you save on water because plants use much less than lawns do. Landscaping allows you to use your backyard space to grow food or provide hiding places for animals. This is especially important if you live in an area with no natural areas close by, so local wildlife has few places to live.

Mulch is a simple method to improve your garden and plants. It may enhance the health of your plants and improve the look of your landscape while also providing several benefits to the soil. Mulch will save your time in the long run by significantly reducing how often you maintain your landscaping and gardens.

Mulching is a great way to have a beautiful garden, but it does have its drawbacks. The most common drawback with mulch is that it can become an attractive nuisance to undesired visitors. Insects, rodents, and other pests are attracted to mulch which can be a problem when active at night. There are many ways to reduce or eliminate these problems, but they must be understood before installing a new mulch landscape.

Annuals: Annuals may be planted in beds or containers, signaling the start of a season-long display of spectacular blooms and leaves. Annuals race through the growing season, putting on a show of brightly colored leaves and flowers until frost arrives. Some are long-blooming, some short. Some are tropical, some almost evergreen. Most are carefree and easy to grow. Annual color is the topic of the day!

Perennials: Perennials are the foundation of any garden's beauty! Annuals produce fast color for the entire season, but they live for only one year. Perennials live for many years and return year after year, making them an excellent long-term investment. They bloom for a shorter duration early, mid-season, or later in the season, with their blooming period usually ranging from a few weeks to a month.

There are different ways of classifying perennials: by flower shape and growth habit (such as clump-forming, mounding, or vining); by flowering season, or by their ability to tolerate shade.

Your perennial garden should be planned with the same care as any other part of your yard. Keep in mind the amount of maintenance you expect to provide and what growing conditions are available for each plant.

Trees (Shrubs): The foundation of your landscape is made up of trees and shrubs. They are utilized as screens, backgrounds, and or accents. Trees are utilized for shade and fruit. Flowering shrubs bloom for a long time and give beautiful blooms that brighten even the dreariest of days.

To create a succession of color and year-round appeal, combine evergreens with deciduous shrubs with different blooming periods. Plant an early spring blooming deciduous shrub next to a late fall blooming evergreen.

Trees and shrubs must be selected for their mature height, spread, and sun or shade requirements. Remember to plant a tree or a shrub in a location where it can grow to its mature height without the interference of telephone lines, electric wires, or other structures.

Fall (leaves and annual plants) Fall is time to clean up your yard and get rid of any dead plants. Make sure to rake up all of the leaves and dispose of them properly. You can also use this time to trim any shrubs or trees that need it. If you have any annuals that are still alive, you should clip their dead flowers or take them out if they are too far gone. This way, any new growth will be healthy and strong for spring.

Fall is also an excellent time to rejuvenate the soil in your garden. You should test your dirt and see if anything needs to be added or removed. You can also put down a thick layer of mulch to protect the roots from cold winds and help retain moisture.

Spring (debris) When you start to notice the leaves on your doorstep and in your yard, they are beautiful, but it's also time to take care of them before they pile up too much. Leaves and plants can be turned into compost and enriched soil each year. It's a great way to reduce the amount of work you do in your yard.

Leaves are easy to collect. Using a rake, bag them and place them in your compost pile if you have one. If you don't have one already, make one. It's easy!

If you don't compost, place the leaves in a pile in an out-of-the-way corner where they won't be an obstacle. If you don't mind a few bugs, place them under a tree to slowly decompose.

Remember, leaves aren't recyclable, so don't put them in any recycling bin.