Does anyone know of a simple easy to follow book or something with simple lanscaping designs that I can use to fix my front / back yards? Everytime I go to the nursery at Lowes / HomeDepot, I get overwhelmed and walk out with nothing. I need some simple ideas. Suggestions?
2006-09-21 13:02:51 · 5 answers · asked by chillwill 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Two of my favorite gardening magazines are fine Gardening and Garden Gate. You might check them out and see if anything speaks to you. You might also want to look for any classes that teach landscaping. There are books for it too and theres help on the internet. You need to know what will grow and thrive in your area, you need to choose what you want your yard to look like and make some kind of plan for it. For a good look plant in uneven numbers such as 3, 5, or 7 of one type of plant. In my yard I have a dry creek bed and hardy plants. I like to have a few things blooming all the time so that takes a little research. If you want spring bulbs you would need to plant now for next spring. Gardening is fun. Good luck.
2006-09-21 14:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, evaluate your yard for whether you have full sun, part sun or shade. You could very well have a combination of them all. And do you have wet spots in your yard? Some plants like that and others don't. Go to your local library and look through plant books. Find out which gardening zone you are located in. See which plants you like are not only appropriate for your area but also appropriate for the amount sun/shade you have. Also look at what kind of landscaping your neighbors have. If you see a plant you like, ask them what it is. And when you buy from HD and Lowes, keep the empty pots and reciepts as they have a 1 year guarantee on plants.
2006-09-21 20:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many independent garden centers will offer you an inexpensive consultation. Often the money spent can be deducted from labor costs if you have the pros do something for you...(like planting one big tree). I've been doing consulting like this for years, and you won't believe the information you'll get by spending $50.00 and having someone that you've developed a working relationship with walking around your yard with you for an hour. Write down your priorities ahead of time. (Taping the consult is a good idea too.)
2006-09-21 20:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by hardy_rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
House and Garden Magazine and other magazines. HGTV has alot of good programs on this.
2006-09-21 20:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Google It!
2006-09-21 20:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋