Five Landscaping Disasters to Avoid

Want to enjoy that beautiful, green landscape next spring? Then you will want to take a few precautions before you start jumping right into designing your yard. Here are some of the most common mistakes for you to avoid when updating your landscaping in Kent.

• Planting Non-Native Plants in the Wrong Soil – Native plants are always the best types of plants for your property. Why? Because they require a lot less maintenance and can coexist with nature rather than compete with it. If you decide that you want a non-native plant, you will want to make sure you are adjusting the soil to accommodate them.
  
  
• Planting the Wrong Trees in the Wrong Places – Faster growing trees are usually the shorter-lived ones. That means you do not want to plant them close to your house, or you’ll be requesting a tree trimmer much sooner than you would have liked. Trees, plants, and shrubs should all have space to grow, so they aren’t overcrowding your space or each other. Your landscaper can help you pick out the best trees for your yard, including hardwood trees that can live for hundreds of years and help you regulate the temperature in your home.
  
  
• Consider the Seasons – Sunlight and rainfall cycles change throughout the year. It is essential to keep in mind the seasons in your area to prepare you and your plants for the regular events that Mother Nature delivers.
  
  
• Use Low Maintenance Materials – Stone, gravel, and composite blocks are great additions to your landscape. These items continue to look good for a long time, even in some of the harshest climates where weather-resistant or treated woods won’t hold up.
  
  
• Avoid Clutter – Finally, don’t go overboard with your design. The most visually appealing landscapes are those that feel like thoughtful consideration has been placed into them. Too much chaos and the hard work, time, and money you have put into beautifying your exterior will be for naught.