Do you ever dream about the different possibilities in your yard? Can you envision the beautiful flowers, the lush green foliage, and the beautiful sprawling lawn? When we watch gardening shows or flip through garden magazines the possibilities seem endless with their peaceful scenes of flowering trees, shrubs, and pictures of beautifully landscaped yards; maybe a pool, an herb garden or even a patio kitchen. Before ordering hundreds of dollars worth of plants or giving up because you cannot decide what you really want, you should first wait and consider the following options:
A common issue in developing outdoor spaces is deciphering how to create a special, peaceful, and private area; a place to enjoy, and relax, that won't break the bank to create and maintain. Creating a space that is enjoyable and low maintenance makes for a win-win situation. Consider developing a master plan for your yard. Incorporate plants that will provide interest all year round.
If you don't want to spend every weekend mowing your lawn, consider turning part of your yard into a natural garden of small trees and under plantings. Possibly make a sitting area with a fountain or small reflecting pool, or use a unique structure as a focal point. Dividing a large outdoor space into different outdoor rooms with wandering mulch paths can also be very inviting and low maintenance.
Does the shade of your large trees have you puzzled on what to do with those bare spots? Many shady areas make great under planting areas that you won't need to mow. Consider making that place in the yard a special meditation area or a play area with a swing set for kids or grandkids during those hot sunny days.
With a little planning, you and your family can enjoy having the yard of your dreams. 
Do you ever dream about the different possibilities in your yard? Can you envision the beautiful flowers, the lush green foliage, and the beautiful sprawling lawn? When we watch gardening shows or flip through garden magazines the possibilities seem endless with their peaceful scenes of flowering trees, shrubs, and pictures of beautifully landscaped yards; maybe a pool, an herb garden or even a patio kitchen. Before ordering hundreds of dollars worth of plants or giving up because you cannot decide what you really want, you should first wait and consider the following options:
A common issue in developing outdoor spaces is deciphering how to create a special, peaceful, and private area; a place to enjoy, and relax, that won't break the bank to create and maintain. Creating a space that is enjoyable and low maintenance makes for a win-win situation. Consider developing a master plan for your yard. Incorporate plants that will provide interest all year round.
If you don't want to spend every weekend mowing your lawn, consider turning part of your yard into a natural garden of small trees and under plantings. Possibly make a sitting area with a fountain or small reflecting pool, or use a unique structure as a focal point. Dividing a large outdoor space into different outdoor rooms with wandering mulch paths can also be very inviting and low maintenance.
Does the shade of your large trees have you puzzled on what to do with those bare spots? Many shady areas make great under planting areas that you won't need to mow. Consider making that place in the yard a special meditation area or a play area with a swing set for kids or grandkids during those hot sunny days.
With a little planning, you and your family can enjoy having the yard of your dreams.