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Landscaping can be very enjoyable if you have specific plans of what you want to do and the knowledge of how to do it. Whether you have a large area to work with or just a small back yard, you can make good use of the tips below to create outdoor beauty.

If you are planting in a spot that has a very large slope to it you should make sure to grow drought-tolerant plants. This is because they are on an angle and will not hold water very well. Since they are at an angle they will be able to get access to more sunlight.

When planning a landscaping project for your house, be sure that you put your design on paper first. This will help you visualize your concept and ensure that your project is going to work. This is going to help ensure that you do not waste your time and your money with a misguided plan.

One landscaping tip that people should understand is to be wary of how new plants and trees will affect your home. There are a lot of things to consider such as pipes, gutters and roofing materials that you have to worry about whenever you are landscaping. Make sure you are prepared to deal with these things.

Whenever you can afford it, always purchase quality products. In most home-improvement stores, you will usually find reduced and low-quality products. Visiting a store that specializes in landscaping will net you higher quality products with the added benefit of being able to get advice on your product choices from the employees. Paying extra money will be worth it due to the fact that you'll get better products as well as great advice.

Whenever you are landscaping yourself, it is important to include things other than plant life in your landscape. Things like decorative stones, bird baths, and lighting can really enhance the look of your landscape. Make sure you don't make your space too crowded, by adding to many extras.

As you landscape your yard, have curved borders surrounding your plants. The rounded, flowing shapes are more aesthetically pleasing than straight line borders. The curves help your yard look softer to people passing by on the street, despite the hard, straight borders your house or driveway create.

If you are the proud owner of a new home, you probably have landscaping work to do. An empty lot can be a challenge so you will need to educate yourself about landscaping. Use the tips above to make the space around your new home into the showcase of the neighborhood.

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You may have heard how fun and profitable landscaping is, but have you found yourself too afraid to give it a try? The most important part of landscaping is learning appropriate techniques. With some knowledge, you can quickly design a landscape that makes you proud, and also might make you some money if you can do it for others.

When you landscape, it is wise to utilize native plants. Your garden should contain greenery that is indigenous to the area for best results. These plants will still survive if the soil is of poor quality. Also, they do not need too much water and will still survive in bad weather.

If you fear damaging power lines or other infrastructure the next time you need to dig for your landscaping project, contact a 'dig safe' helpline first. The service, popularized in the northeastern United States, allows you to double check before digging to ensure that you don't damage anything while performing your landscaping work.

As you're paying attention to price, make sure you are considering quality just as closely. You don't want to pay the highest price for your materials and plants. However, remember that with cheaper prices sometimes comes lesser quality and selection. Cut corners where you need to in order to offset other purchases you might need to make as well.

Add an element of movement to your landscape design to prevent it from feeling too stiff and boring. From tall, swaying ornamental grasses to bright flowers that invite flitting hummingbirds. You have lots of options for making your yard feel alive. Movement adds visual interest, enticing you to spend time in the area that you've worked so hard to create.

When planning a landscaping project for your house, consider breaking your entire project down into much smaller jobs. This is important if you are not able to afford the entire project at one time. Doing so will let you tackle your project bit by bit, and not have your yard look like a mess in the meantime.

Lawn Care

For home lawn care, consider installing a sprinkler system. Sprinklers allow one to program the watering of your lawn so you don't have to be home to take care of this chore. Many types of sprinkles are available on the market to match any budget. So, take the hassle out of watering your lawn and install a simple sprinkler system.

Now that you've learned more about home landscaping, hopefully, it doesn't seem so complicated. You can do this and all you need to do is to just get started with creating the yard of your dreams. When your neighbors ask who did your landscaping, you'll be able to proudly tell them that you did yourself and they might even want to hire you.

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Everyone that owns a home wants to take pride in it. When a home looks like it hasn't been kept up with properly, it can really be hard to be proud of it. Thankfully, with landscaping, you can turn your home from just a regular house into a spectacular one! Continue reading to learn a few professional landscaping tricks.

When planning a landscaping project for your house, you might want to consider talking to a professional first. While you most likely will not need to bring in a designer to oversee the entire project, getting some professional advice may just save you from making expensive mistakes in the future.

Prior to purchasing the materials you need for your landscaping adventure, have your designs planned out. This could mean putting whatever you want to build, or plant on paper. By doing this, you will know exactly what you need when you go to the store to purchase all of these materials.

Rather than doing too many landscaping jobs at the same time, it is wise to do one project at a time. If you take on too many projects, you are going to end up spending too much money all at once. Taking on one at a time means you can better afford each project.

Many people don't think about getting products for landscaping online. The surprising fact is that it is easier and convenient. Plus the selection available is much greater than the limited stock at a nursery or retailer.

When planning a landscaping project for your house, consider breaking your entire project down into much smaller jobs. This is important if you are not able to afford the entire project at one time. Doing so will let you tackle your project bit by bit, and not have your yard look like a mess in the meantime.

Timing will help you save money when you need to buy landscape items. Wait until the off-season to purchase such things as shrubs, trees or lumber, and don't mulch at the height of summer. When a new species of plant is introduced, you can save money by waiting a few years before buying your specimen.

Now that you know a little more about landscaping, you should be more comfortable with practicing your skills. The only way to really get good at something is to get hands-on with it. By using the tips and tricks that were presented in this article, you will be landscaping like a pro in no time.

For more tips and information visit us at Hancey's Turf, we offer a wide range of landscaping supplies for your turf or landscaping project. 

 
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Are you tired of having an embarrassing yard? Do you want your neighbors to stop whispering about it behind your back? Today is the day to put your foot down and truly dedicate yourself to making a change. This article is the best place to start, so read it in full to learn all you can.

It is generally a good idea to evaluate the sunlight that is available to you before you start landscaping. This way you can plan what sort of plants will go where so that they receive the optimal amount of sunlight. You don't want to have plants die because of too little or too much sun exposure.

Prior to going out and purchasing what you need to do your landscaping, make a plan. By having an idea of what you should buy, and where it is going to go in your yard, you will avoid over purchasing supplies. In the long run, this will save you money, time and frustration.

Always consider the climate in your area when determining what sort of plant life you are going to use. Your landscape will not look good if you choose plants, that are not suited for the climate of your home. Make sure that any plants you choose will be able to thrive in your climate.

Consider using rain barrels to water your yard. Rain barrels are easy to add to any yard, and they serve the purpose of collecting rain water. You can then use that rain water to hydrate your lawn, and plants. This is an easy way to save on the cost of watering plants, and it is an environmentally friendly option too.

For flowers, or garden beds that you add to your landscape, go for a narrow approach. You will need to weed, and maintain these beds throughout the year. A thinner bed is easier to reach across, and requires less moving around. Remember, to keep them wide enough to prevent plants from overgrowing the boundaries of the bed too quickly.

If you are adding archways, or pergolas to your yard, make sure that they are tall enough. A good average height is 8 feet. If you make an archway too short, people will not be able to walk underneath it and enjoy it. If you make it too tall, it can look overwhelming, and out of place.

Now that you're ready to really start changing the look of your landscape, take what you've learned here and figure out how it fits into your needs. Buy your materials, borrow tools and even ask those pesky neighbors to help. After all, they think it's horrible, too! You can all work together to benefit everyone's property values.

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It is not hard to design and create the garden, lawn or yard that you want. All you need to know is some basic information when it comes to landscaping. Information is what you will find readily available within this article. Then you can work on achieving your perfect lawn.

If you want your landscaping to have a fresh look you should work on giving your rock or flower beds soft curves on the edges. Curved beds are more contemporary and up-to-date than sharp corners and straight lines. An inexpensive project, which makes a big impact is cutting fresh edges.

To help pay for your project, you should divide it into different stages. You will only have to pay for one stage at a time. If landscaping is a hobby for you, taking your time is important since creating the landscape is often more fun than maintaining it on a regular basis.

Be sure to plan what your landscape before you buy. Try sketching out your landscape design on a piece of paper prior to actually planting and building. When you know exactly what materials you need and where you are going to be putting them, it can help you avoid wasting money.

Make your landscaping look more natural by using uneven spacing. Do not measure and separate all your plants equally. It is unnatural to see plants and flowers all lined up in a row. Contribute to a more organic appearance in your landscaping by scattering your plantings in a more erratic pattern.

Befriend your neighbors. You might be able to share costs when you rent equipment or buy large quantities of landscaping supplies together. Offer to help your neighbors with their landscaping project and they will probably help you with yours. Let people borrow your tools and talk about creating a common tool collection.

It is important to know what landscape design elements are "must haves" for you, and which ones you can live without. Skimping on items that you feel are necessary may lead to results so unappealing you can't live with them, causing you to spend additional money to correct your mistake.

Before you get out the shovel and wheelbarrow, make a careful plan for your landscaping project. You really need to think about what your goals are before you begin. What will you be using this outdoor space for when it is completed? Is it for sitting quietly and reading a book or for entertaining guests? Knowing your goals before starting will help you to achieve your desired outcome.

Always use the proper tools when doing any landscape project. If you have a stump that needs to be removed, rent a backhoe and remove it properly, do not try to do it with a truck. If you have a lot of material that needs to be moved, use wheelbarrows to reduce strain. Use the right tools for the job, and you will save yourself some grief.

If you have been wanting to have a pretty yard, this guide will help you accomplish that. Choose a few tips from this article to begin the transformation of your current yard to the one you dream of.  For more landscaping tips visit us at Hanceys Turf or click here.

 
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Spring is the perfect time of year to begin cleanup outside and begin sprucing up the yard. The trees are budding, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the grass is quickly growing. Keeping the lawn lush, green and weed free can actually be easier than one might think, with a little tender love and care.

It is a good idea to start by clearing the lawn of any debris that was left by the late fall and winter. A good aeration is needed to begin the aeration of the top soil, which opens airways letting water, air and nutrients get to the root zone resulting in a healthier grass root system. Be sure to firmly rake away any dead grass as you don’t want to block any new grass growth. Removing any rocks and sticks during this stage will make it a lot easier and definitely much safer when you move into the mowing stage.

Apply a complete Lawn fertilizer and ensure it is watered into the soil profile.

Remember, a heavy mowing or scalping of the lawn too early in the growing season can leave you with a brown lawn for 3 or 4 weeks. You can always adjust the mower settings, lowering down one setting at a time rather than cutting it too short and being stuck with a brown lawn for the next month or so.

As you stand back and admire how well your lawn is beginning to shape up, you can start planning your lawn maintenance strategy of fertilizing, feeding and weeding your lawn to keep it healthy, lush and green throughout the growing season ahead.  For more information about lawn maintenance visit us at Hanceys Turf or click here.


 
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When considering Sport Fields and how they are best constructed, there are many ways to approach the construction process and in many cases the method of construction is restricted and governed by budget. When considering the different sports that come under the banner of Sports Fields many similarities can concluded between the different sporting disciplines and their requirements. For example, when comparing a cricket outfield to a football field to a rugby field there are not that many differences - each of these playing surfaces have simi;ar construction requirements - they all must have be constructed using a free draining growing medium that is conducive for growing quality turf, the growing medium must be graded level with consistent falls, they must have a system in place that can discharge the excess drainage water, they must be adequately irrigated and they must have a grass installed on them that is suitable for their selected use. It is only during the final stages of maintenance that the playing surfaces requirements start to vary i.e. a cricket field requires a low cutting height when compared to Rugby and football pitches. 

The basic process looks like this: 

1-Consult with client the final use and budget for project 
2-Design the field to suit the end use and budget 
3-Prepare and level the sub grade with falls of 1:100 (1%) to 1:70 (1.4%) 
4-Install Drainage system 
5-Install Irrigation system and burry heads to be later located 
6-Incorporate amendments to subgrade 
7--Import growing medium, and work into sub grade if it is shallow and required 
9—Final trim by laser or GPS for final desired contours of field. 
10-Install the new turf 
11-Top dress and fertilize playing field