How often does my Neighbor cut his yard?
Answered by JP: My neighbor has a stay-at-home type job, so he apparently has all the time in the world to devote to his yard. During spring and summer, he cuts his yard no less often than every other day.
Do you cut down mature trees on your property?
Hearing about the problems facing these esteemed members of our community brings to mind a question people have asked me for years: Should I cut down a large, healthy, mature tree on my property? Some homeowners feel guilty cutting a venerable plant; others fear its size and insist on removal to reduce the risk of it falling on them.
What’s the best way to tidy up a garden?
Tend to perennial beds. Tidy up herbaceous plants, such as annuals and perennials, that don’t look as good as they should. If a plant is in such bad shape that it needs to be removed, either replace it or stick a decorative pot in its place.
What kind of trees can I cut down in my yard?
For example, the removal of leggy, weak pines will make space for the more desirable native hardwoods. Several trees that are more desirable than pines in our woodland are hickories, oaks, red maples, chestnuts (resistant species), elms (resistant species), walnuts, hollies, dogwoods, redbuds, serviceberries and sweet bay magnolias.
How much water is used in a landscape?
Water applied to landscapes is estimated to account for about 50% of residential water consumption statewide, but the amount varies from about 30% in some coastal communities to 60% or more in many inland suburban communities. Q. What are some easy things I can do to save water in a landscape?
Can a lawn be removed to save water?
If a lawn is removed and plant material is changed but the irrigation system and water management practices are not improved, then little water savings will be realized. If the lawn has been over watered and irrigation was poorly managed, then maximum water savings are possible by removing the lawn.
What to do with a no water garden?
A no water or low-water garden will be a great alternative. No water gardening is easy to build and maintain and becoming popular. Smart use of rocks can transform your plain garden into a beautiful oasis. Moreover,appropriate succulents will additionally add bright spots of colors to your garden scenery!
What are the problems with poorly maintained landscaping?
Properties with poorly maintained landscaping are more susceptible to water penetration issues. Installing barriers (retaining walls, landscaping timbers, vertical plastic edging, stones) can exacerbate the problem because barriers don’t just hold flowers and mulch – barriers block drainage.
