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31 May 2016

1 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive hardscaping, Landscaping, landscaping terms, pruning, trenching, waterscape

Important Landscaping Terms That Everyone Should Know

Understanding basic landscaping terms is important so that there is no miscommunication between you and your landscaper. Understanding landscaping language also helps when you’re reading landscaping articles or planning your lawn before you contact us. We’ve selected some common landscaping terms used by landscapers and included some general landscaping information that all homeowners should know.

Pruning and Related Landscaping Terms

Sap is up or down. Sap rises in the spring. This is basic information but important to consider in the context ofpruning. Pruning should only be done in the fall when the bush or tree’s growth season has ended and the sap is down. Pruning when the sap is up can injure or kill flowering or fruit trees, bushes and roses.

Pruning. Pruning, or cutting back plants, keeps flowering and fruit trees healthy and full. A regularly pruned tree will produce more flowers and fruit, and pruning will avoid the situation of straggly branches hanging too low or into your neighbor’s yard. Prune in the fall. It’s best to let a landscaper determine the best time to prune different trees and bushes. If you prune flowerbeds or overgrown potted plants, wait until the growing season is over. Deadheading is simply cutting off dead blooms and can be done at any time. Deadheading encourages the plant to keep putting out blooms as long as possible.

Turf. Many people think of turf only as artificial grass. Turf, or turf grass, is any grass, and we’re mentioning it in this section with pruning because mowing at the wrong time might be what’s killing your grass or giving you bare spots. Newly planted grass and new grass in the spring should be allowed to grow several inches before you mow for the first time. It’s best to let a landscaper mow a new lawn for the first season. Landscapers know when grass is strong enough to withstand mowing and the correct height to set the blade for different types of grass.

Maintaining Your Lawn

Aeration. Aeration is a critical lawn maintenance procedure that removes debris so that air can get to the roots of your grass and under the surface of the soil. The debris is called lawn thatch and consists of the dead grass that builds up on the dirt over the winter and during the fall. Removing this debris is called dethatching and must be done carefully to avoid injuring the roots of the grass. If you have a well-established lawn with healthy grass, it’s okay to dethatch with a dethatching rake. If you have difficulty keeping your grass alive, landscapers can do your spring and fall dethatching as part of their seasonal cleanup.

Overseeding. One method of improving lawns with thin grass and bare spots is overseeding. We use aspreader to evenly distribute grass seed over your lawn. There’s no need to cover your lawn in straw, because the grass protects the seed. All you need to do is water your lawn. Your landscaper will determine when the new grass is ready to be mowed.

Trenching. Trenching leaves a border between your lawn and flowerbeds. It makes your landscaping more attractive and helps keep weeds out of your flowerbeds. After digging the trench, we use materials like mulch or stone to keep down grass in the trench.

Decorative Lawn Effects

Hardscaping. Hardscaping is a great way to have an impressive, unique lawn if you can’t get grass to grow or if you live in a drought-prone area. We can design a lawn for you with rock gardens, fire pits and walking paths. You can incorporate plants into your hardscaping. We’ll help you pick out the best drought-resistant plants.

Waterscapes. A waterscape can be as small as a fountain or as large as a koi pond. We can use elements already on your property and build a waterscape around them. Waterscapes need cleaning and maintenance throughout the year to keep them functioning and looking their best. Waterscape maintenance is part of our yearly maintenance plan for your lawn.

We hope this article answers your questions about common landscaping terms. If you have more questions or would like a free landscaping consultation, please contact us.

30 Oct 2015

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive Big Berry Manzanita, drought resistant plants, Evergreen Landscaping Services, Gardening, Landscaping, trees

Big Berry Manzanita are Perfect for Rocky Areas of Your Yard

At Evergreen Landscaping we often find that many people look for something different in landscaping trees and shrubs. Some fear their rocky or desert-like yard areas are not conducive to planting great landscaping items. If you and your lawn fall into this category, the Big Berry Manzanita may be just what you’ve been looking for.

This shrub grows to small tree size and is pleasant to look at. What’s more, it prefers areas that are rocky and well-drained, places your other shrubs and trees may not grow well. They can be a perfect addition to from a coastal area to a desert transition area.

The Big Berry Manzanita usually grows from one to six meters tall, but it can grow even taller with the optimal circumstances. The leaves of this shrub are a light gray-green color. They also flower and bear fruit. The flowers hang in white clusters and the fruits have a light red color to them. Both the flowers and the fruits add another color dimension to this already beautiful tree. The trees can grow to be 100 years old or better, but they do not start to bear fruit until the age of twenty.

Evergreen Landscaping Services is your full service landscaper in the Pismo Beach area, and we will help you decide of Big Berry Manzanita is right for your yard. If you have a well-drained or rocky area, chances are good we can help you with one of these shrubs.

They will give you and your yard years of beauty and they will look good in a space that may otherwise be baron of vegetation. They are native to California and Baja California, so the climate here is perfect for them. In nature, the seeds require exposure to fire in order to germinate. Because of that, they can be found in good numbers shortly after an area has a fire come through. Fire treatment in the fall will produce new growth by the next spring.

The Big Berry Manzanita will provide colorful fruit in the spring and the round, waxy leaves will break up a rocky outcropping or will also bring color to a well-drained flat area. Their white flowers are usually some of the first to bloom, making them a welcomed site in late winter to early spring. These shrubs do well on a north facing slope and in places that are partly shady. They do not need summer watering, except in the driest locations. Well-drained soil is a must, as they will not do well with too much water.

If you are looking for a beautiful tree that will provide color year round in your yard in the Pismo Beach area, the Big Berry Manzanita may be just what you’re looking for. Call Evergreen Landscaping today and we will come out to survey your site, whether it is your yard or the landscaping around your business. You want the areas you live in to look their best, and we can help with that

23 Oct 2015

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive black sage, drought resistant plants, Gardening, Landscaping

Black Sage is a beautiful ground cover choice

Black sage is another of California’s beautiful native plants. At Evergreen Landscaping, we can help you decide which foliage will do best in which areas of your yard or business landscaping. We have industry specialists who will help you choose the best plants, shrubs and trees for every area you are looking to improve. This plant may be just what you need to give your landscaping the perfect look.

Black sage is very aromatic and does well in a variety of soils. It grows quickly, which is great for areas you would like to see a shrub take over and fill up quickly. It will grow up to three feet high very quickly, and can continue to grow to reach six feet. It will also grow to ten feet wide. It is definitely a good choice for areas that you would like to fill with one variety of plant. At Evergreen Landscaping Service, we can help you choose the perfect place in your yard for black sage, and we can help you decide where it will do best in your yard.

One of the most attractive things about black sage is its ability to attract wildlife. Quail love to feast on the seed of the black sage. Both butterflies and hummingbirds enjoy the nectar from the aromatic flowers of the black sage. The flower colors vary from white to a pale blue. Some varieties may even have the more rare pale rose colored flowers. The beautiful flowers of the black sage are an added bonus for those looking for a hearty, easy to care for, ground cover plant. They do best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade.

Whether your soil is sandstone, shale, basalt, or granite, black sage can do well there. It needs a minimum of fifteen inches or rain per year to a maximum of forty inches. In drier areas, it is best to plant black sage in soil that retains a bit more moisture. When you call a professional landscaper like Evergreen Landscaping Service, our industry-trained professional landscapers will work with you to ensure the best possible placement for this beautiful ground cover plant. It will add so much to your landscaping, growing quickly to fill in bare spaces, and also bringing in wildlife that enjoy its sweet flowers.

We can not only show you exactly where in your yard or business landscaping where black sage will grow the best, but we will work with you to integrate it into your existing shrubs and trees to make a complete backdrop for your outdoor living spaces. Black sage really has it all – beautiful flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, the ability to grow well in various soils, and to grow quickly to fill large spaces with lush greenery in a short amount of time.

If black sage sounds like something that would work well in your yard or around your business, call Evergreen Landscaping today. We will assess your property and show you where we can help and how black sage could add to the beauty of your outdoor space.

18 Oct 2015

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive backyard gardening, drought resistant plants, Landscaping, perfect bulbs, Purplehead, Wild Hyacinth, Wild Hyacinth Bulbs

Wild Hyacinth Bulbs Will Add Color to Your Landscape

Wild hyacinth is known be several names including Blue Dicks, Brodiaea, and Purplehead. They are native to Arizona, California, Utah, New Mexico, Oregon, and northern portions of Mexico. The flowers are pale blue and bloom from the bottom to the top, creating a full look that can highlight lush green areas with color. These bulbs are hearty and do well in many areas of California.

This is a plant species that often thrives in post-fire areas. It does best in wide open spaces of disturbed soil. At Evergreen Landscaping Services, we can help you determine if wild hyacinth is something that will do well in your yard or around your business. It offers a beautiful layer of dense color in the right areas and are relatively easy to grow. They offer an amazing addition to a meadow type of land structure or a grassland area.

The flowers of the wild hyacinth will attract a variety of insects and other nectar-seeking species. These flowers are great for lining walkways and can even do well planted in large pots that can be moved around a yard or garden area. These bulbs flower early in the spring, offering some of the first color of the year. The stems grow from eight to twenty inches high, with the tower of blooms at the peak. There are actually a number of smaller, delicate flowers that make up the tower of blooms at the tip of each of these stems.

Evergreen Landscaping Service can help you to keep pests such as rabbits or snails away from these plants, too. They are otherwise fairly easy to care for, but our professional landscapers can help you with a variety of pest deterrents that will keep your entire garden and landscaping beautiful for years to come. For that reason, many of our customers retain us to control pests on a regular basis.

Because wild hyacinth are relatively easy to care for, as are most bulbs, and they are some of the first flowers to bloom in many landscapes, often peaking out in January to alert you that winter should be over soon, they are a favorite of many Pismo Beach residents. Plants that are low maintenance can be a welcomed addition to any landscaping project. The fact that they do well in containers is great for those with less space, or who may want to move their flowers around throughout the year to take advantage of the best sunlight.

When your landscaping is ready for an overhaul, or if you’re just thinking of adding a little color here and there, call Evergreen Landscaping Services today. We can help you find the perfect bulbs or plants for every area of your outdoor living space. Don’t settle for landscaping that looks drab or colorless. Your time outdoors should life your spirits and replenish your mind. Evergreen Landscaping Service can help you do just that. It’s time to enjoy your time outdoors again, and maybe wild hyacinth is just the bulb you’ve been looking for.

05 Oct 2015

2 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive Artificial Grass, artificial turf, Landscaping, Lawn care, Synthetic Grass, synthetic turf

Synthetic Turf: Benefits of Using Artificial Turf

Using synthetic turf doesn’t mean that your lawn has to look like a football field or indoor-outdoor carpeting. Today’s synthetic turf is made to look super realistic. It’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between it and real grass without walking on it and close visual inspection. Artificial turf is designed to have the color, thickness and texture of a wide variety of grasses. If your yard isn’t grass-friendly due to heavy shade or soil type, or if you live in a drought-prone area, you may want to consider synthetic turf to enhance your lawn or even create a lawn that’s pest-free and easy to maintain.

Benefits of Using Synthetic Turf

Synthetic Turf is Allergy-Free

Lack of grass pollen probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think about artificial turf. If you’re allergic to grass pollen and have to wear a mask when mowing, or if you have an allergy sufferer in the family who is unable to enjoy cookouts or spending time around the pool, synthetic turf may be the solution. Small children with allergies can play outside on artificial grass without getting sick. When you have synthetic turf, you also don’t have to worry about allergy-causing weeds in your yard.

Synthetic Turf Doesn’t Require Pesticides

If you spend the spring and summer struggling to keep weeds and crabgrass from taking over your lawn, artificial turf is the solution to your problems. When you have artificial grass, you don’t have to handle dangerous chemicals or worry about your family and pets being exposed to pesticides.

Synthetic Turf Can Fill in Unsightly Areas on Your Lawn

Most people have areas in their yard where grass won’t grow or only grows sparsely. This can be caused by shade trees that block the sun, large tree roots, areas of poor soil or pest or vermin damage. Some homeowners even use artificial grass that matches their natural grass to replace ugly yellowed grass and prevent future damage to the spots that dogs like to visit. Artificial turf is also great for high traffic areas.

Synthetic Turf is great for Play and Pool Areas

Do your kids ruin your grass by playing basketball on it or riding their bikes in the yard? Do you and your friends enjoy backyard volleyball games? All that fun leads to damaged grass, muddy areas in your yard and dirt tracked into your house. Synthetic grass keeps play areas looking good. Artificial turf also makes prevents dirty feet at the pool area and keeps pool water cleaner.

Synthetic Turf Reduces Water Usage

You may live in a drought prone area and be unable to water your lawn due to water restrictions or high water bills. Don’t live with dying grass or a yard that’s mostly dirt. Get a green yard with realistic synthetic grass and enjoy your yard again.

How to Use Artificial Turf Deodorizer

Artificial lawns are a wonderful thing to have. They’ll help you save on both water and maintenance, while staying green and beautiful year round. However, when your pets, the neighbor’s dog or even the neighborhood wildlife do their business on your artificial turf, the result can be a nasty, lingering odor. Fortunately, several artificial turf deodorizers’ work wonders for cleaning up pet odors!

What are Artificial Turf Deodorizers?

The best turf deodorizers are completely organic, non-toxic, biodegradable and environmentally friendly. They use natural enzymes to break down the bacteria that cause odors, and they’re highly effective because the enzymes can keep on replicating long after you’ve applied the product to your lawn. Rather than covering the smell, the enzymes actually eliminate the source of the odor.

How do They Work?

Turf deodorizers can be applied one of two ways. The most common method is to use a sprayer that attaches to your garden hose, much like a lawn-fertilizing sprayer. Simply follow the instructions and put the required amount of deodorizer in the sprayer’s bottle, wet your lawn to cool it down, and then turn a dial to apply the deodorizer to your lawn.

You can also apply turf deodorizer with a pump sprayer. As with the garden hose method, put the required amounts of deodorizing concentrate and water in the sprayer, and use it to treat the affected areas of your yard.

Whichever way you choose to apply the deodorizer, make sure you do it during a cool part of the day, or at a time when direct sunlight isn’t hitting your lawn. The heat can cause the deodorizing solution to dry out and become ineffective. Mornings or evenings are the best times to deodorize your artificial lawn.

While many people don’t start using turf deodorizer until after the smell becomes a problem, if you have pets, you should consider using it as a preventive measure. Regular applications are inexpensive, and they’re a great way to keep your lawn looking and smelling as fresh as the day it was installed. Since artificial turf deodorizer costs far less than annual maintenance for real grass, it’s an excellent way to protect your investment.

We’ll help you choose the best synthetic turf for your needs and area. Call or email us for an appointment.

18 Mar 2014

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive Gardening, Landscaping, lawn, lush green lawn, moisture level in your lawn, sprinkling system

Lawn: Monitor Moisture Levels in Your Lawn

Gardening can be very useful, rewarding and fun. Whether you choose to grow flowers, vegetables or ornamental plants, many find that nurturing and tending to a garden brings such a rewarding feeling and sense of accomplishment. The ideas here can provide some gardening guidance, and give you a little hand as you get started growing your own special garden.

You don’t require specialized tools or years of expert knowledge to keep your lawn well watered throughout the year. By learning how to spot the signs of an unhappy lawn, as well as a couple of tricks to help keep the moisture levels just right, you can enjoy a lush green lawn throughout the season.

Monitor Moisture Levels in Your Lawn

Know Your Soil Type

There are three different components that make up soil: silt, sand and clay. If you have soil that is mostly clay, it will hold moisture for a very long time. Sandy soil drains water from your yard or garden very quickly. The best soil is loam, which is an even blend of all three components. To determine your soil type, pick up a handful of soil, squeeze it into a ball, and let it dry for a day. Soil that dries into a hard lump is mostly clay. If the ball doesn’t hold its shape at all, you have sandy soil. Loam will make a ball that crumbles slightly, but stays mostly intact when you pick it up.

Learning the Signs of a Dry Lawn

The first sign of a dry lawn is a change in color. Depending on the variety of your grass, it can take on a bluish, purple or gray cast. As the moisture problem gets worse, you will start to notice that your footprints are still visible hours after walking on the lawn – dried grass doesn’t have the resilience of properly hydrated grass. When dehydration is severe, blades of grass will start to curl up lengthwise.

Monitoring Your Sprinkler System

Does it sometimes seem like parts of your lawn aren’t getting enough water while other areas get too much? It could be a problem with the way your sprinkler system delivers water. An easy way to test this is to place plastic cups at evenly spaced intervals within the range of your sprinkler. Turn your sprinkler on and let it run for 30 minutes. After that, compare the water levels in each cup. You might be surprised to find that areas near to the sprayer head are getting very little water, while areas along the edge of your sprinkler’s range are getting too much. Now that you know where most of the water is going, you will be able to adjust your watering system accordingly.

Well-watered your plants

A great tip to consider when gardening is to make sure that you are not over or under watering your plants. This is critical because you run the risk of either causing root rot and killing your garden, or drying your plants and soil out due to under watering. Always check the moisture of your soil, and keep it at an adequate moisture level.

You can use a mix of water and ammonia and spray them on snails. You will not damage your plants with the ammonia, and it will also produce nitrogen. To snails, though, ammonia is quite lethal. Spraying an ammonia solution around will deter them from doing any damage to your garden. This spray works best when used every day.

Protect you plants from damaging weather

As the weather turns colder, it is important to prepare your sensitive shrubs for the change. If you have them in pots, you need to guard them from cold weather that will damage or kill them. Tie together the tops. Once the canes are snugly together, put a sheet over the wigwam. When you do this you allow air to flow and circulate which can actually prevent rotting, this method is great and better than just wrapping your plant in some plastic.

As discussed at the beginning of this article, gardening has many rewards that come with it. There is just something about growing your own flowers and vegetables that is very fulfilling. By applying some of the advice you have learned, you can find a lot of joy from gardening.

If you are interested to learn more on how to take care of your lawn, call 805-773-5395

31 Oct 2013

1 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive Landscaping, landscaping ideas, simple landscaping ideas

Simple Landscaping Ideas [Infographic]

Want to learn simple landscaping ideas? You may be thinking that it will be difficult to impress anyone with your landscaping skills because you simply do not have enough time during the week to take care of the yard. The good news for anyone who never has time to take care of the lawn is that there are some simple landscaping ideas that you can use to your advantage.

Let’s take a look at a few different simple landscaping ideas that could work for your home.

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19 Jul 2013

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive bubble fountain, decorative fountains, hardscape, Landscaping, patio ponds, patio ponds design, patio ponds landscaper, professional landscaper, urn fountain, wall fountain, water fountains

Hardscape: Improving Outdoor Spaces At Home

Garden ponds and decorative fountains are some hardscape examples that were once mainly for the very rich. Today, anyone can have a garden pond, a fountain or waterfall. It can be included almost anyplace–even if your “yard” is limited to a patio or balcony.

What is Hardscape?

Ultimately, hardscape is just what it sounds like– the use of hard materials like concrete, brick, stone, and asphalt to create landscape features that cover the natural earth, or softscape. Hardscape has many advantages, as it makes it possible to create features that you wouldn’t be able to sustain in earth. But it must be carefully planned and properly built in order to compensate for its inability to retain water.

Paths, driveways, and retaining walls are all examples of hardscape. Most decorative fountains, ponds and pools are also hardscape. They use concrete or stone to prevent the water within from draining into the surrounding earth. With hardscape, you can create landscaped areas on slopes, establish sheer vertical walls, and install paths and driveways that are useful and decorative in all weather conditions. Patios and sidewalks are some of the most common hardscape applications.

Patio Ponds

Adding water to your patio can be as simple as setting out a shallow dish of water for use as a birdbath. Any shallow container at least 6 inches wide and a half-inch deep will work. Pie pans, garbage can lids, or flowerpot bases work well in small spaces. Fill the container with clean water and wash it every day or two. The wildlife attracted to the water will depend on where you place the container. Containers set on the ground usually attract the greatest number of wildlife species, from birds and butterflies to squirrels and toads. Hanging birdbaths or ones on pedestals will be restricted to those creatures that can fly or jump high enough to reach the water. It give birds a chance to escape from neighborhood cats and other predators.

If you want to grow water plants–and perhaps a fish or two–you can add a tub garden to your patio or yard. Many products are on the market today. Frequently, half whiskey kegs with plastic liners are used. Numerous plastic tub gardens are available in a variety of sizes. It also have the advantage of being lightweight and inexpensive. Small pumps can be added to any of these containers to allow for fountains or cascades of water. Moving water is pleasant to listen to and attractive to wildlife.

Here are some considerations before adding a small tub pond to your patio or yard.

If you want to grow water plants, choose a container that is at least a foot deep. While some water plants do well in shallow water, other species–including some water lilies–require deeper water.

Consider adding a variety of plant species. Depending on the depth of your tub, place pots of plants either on the bottom or on bricks to achieve the proper depth. Floating plants such as duckweed also can be added. Floating plants reduce the amount of sunlight that enters the water, which helps reduce the growth of algae. When adding potted plants, place a layer of stones on top of the soil, before setting the pots in the water. This will help hold the soil in place and help prevent any fish from “digging” into the pots.

If you live in a cold climate, consider what you will do with the tub garden in the winter. Small tubs can be moved inside if a suitable location is available. Other tubs may need to be drained to prevent damage from freezing.

Caution: Use caution and take security measures if small children have access to your pond. Even small tub gardens can be hazardous. If you intend to have a fountain or waterfall, be sure a grounded electrical outlet is available.

Decorative Fountains

Most people know that adding a fountain to their home or garden can increase the overall value of their property. Most of these same people also do not know that there are actually many different types of fountains to choose from. There are plenty of aesthetic perks to be found with home garden water fountains. They can completely change the vibe that people get when they enter your backyard for the first time.

Different Types of Home Garden Water Fountains

Home fountains used to also serve more practical purposes in the past. Although they can still help you relax at the end of a long day if you place them in the right spot. Let’s take a look at a few of the different fountains that could work well in your home garden.

The Urn Fountain

The urn fountain is the type of fountain that probably pops into your head when you think about generic garden fountains for your backyard. These fountains can be found with more than one tier, and the number of tiers on your fountain depends on how elegant you want your garden to be. You will usually have the option of slate, ceramic, or cement materials for your garden fountain.

Wall Fountains

If you want to choose something a bit more special for your garden, then you may want to look into getting a wall fountain. These are usually a great option when you want to attach a fountain to your deck. They can also be used as a water source if you want to put a small pond in your backyard. These types of fountains are usually comprised of multiple layers of fiberglass.

The Simple, Bubbling Fountain

One last type of fountain that you may want to look into for your backyard or garden is the bubbling fountain. This is the simplest type of fountain on the market. It does not actually shoot water into the air. If you are looking for something simple that will not break the bank, then this is probably going to be your best option. These fountains will not do much when it comes to providing a big splash in your garden. Nevertheless, they will still be able to create that comforting, relaxing sound that everyone expects to get from a fountain in their backyard.

Any random individual could pour a concrete driveway and call it a hardscape, Yet, there is actually a lot of planning that goes into building hardscape properly. The biggest downside of hardscape is drainage. While natural earth has an innate absorptive capacity for rainwater, hardscape allows the water to run off. In cases of heavy rain or storms, the volume of this runoff can become quite high. Large scale hardscaping can also cause the water table beneath the ground to become depleted, influencing the amount of water available for home and other uses.

When planning a hardscape, it’s important to consult with a professional landscaper who has experience planning and installing hardscape. Professionals are ready to help you properly place your hardscape and build it from the most appropriate materials for your property. When placing your hardscape, considering the direction that water will run off is of critical importance. The structure should be placed to direct running water away from any buildings. Your new sidewalk will look a whole lot less attractive if it is funneling water into your basement every time it rains! An appropriate pitch encourages the water to run in such a way that it does not create unsightly or damaging pools without running so fast that it erodes away the soil surrounding the hardscape.

In addition, landscaping professionals can help you choose from a variety of materials for your project. Pervious materials that allow water to filter through to the earth beneath can greatly reduce drainage problems. Often, a mix of materials is advisable, to direct water away from areas where you don’t want it and allow it to drain in more appropriate places.

These are some of the basic factors to take into consideration when installing a hardscape, but to do things right, the project should be tailored to your specific home property. Above all, have fun. Water gardens provide habitat for wildlife, but also can be an enjoyable hobby for you and your family.

To discuss how hardscape can improve your outdoor space, Talk to our Experts!

15 Apr 2013

0 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive arroyo grande landscaping, landscaper in pismo beach, Landscaping, landscaping project, organic products

Tips And Tricks On Using Organic Products In Your Landscaping

Landscaping makes your yard look their best. It should also be adaptable and provide needed space for the homeowner. This may seem complicated, so continue reading for some helpful tips to help you design a landscape using organic products.

Using Organic Products In Your Landscaping

If you’re landscaping with limited monetary resources, remember that you can complete a project in stages. There is nothing harmful about dividing your project in different phases. It becomes easier to perform financially. Make plans for each project you want to complete and select which can be tackled first. Those looking to undergo a large landscaping would be smart to select plants with differing textures. Do not overlook the havoc that certain kinds of landscaping could have on your home and yard. If you are careless, you might affect the underground piping system thanks to your landscaping. Take these sorts of the possibilities into consideration as you carefully plan your landscaping plan.

Incorporate water in your landscape design. Fountains and small pools are easily incorporated with little setup for pumps and water. If you are able to afford one, many professional landscapers can install a pond or waterfall. Adding water structure to your landscape gives your yard a focal point. Weeping cherries are among the most popular of this type available.

To create a landscaping design that is visually appealing and easy to take care of, choose native plants. Plant species that have adapted naturally thrive in your area and its climate are a lot more simple to take care of when compared to foreign transplants. Local plants don’t need as much supplemental irrigation and this can save you money when it comes to the water bill.

Get professional guidance before you launch a serious landscaping project. It may cost you a little bit of money, but talking to a landscape architect can save you a lot of time, time and headaches in the process. A quick one hour discussion should be sufficient to glean some great advice and help you begin. A water garden is a popular special feature can really improve the look of your yard.

It is a good idea to spend the extra money on your supplies and materials for this project by purchasing them from a specialty stores. You will find the employees at these stores very helpful. Complete your lawn or yard in segments. You could make the choice to work on different sections or start with different types of plantings. If you are going to use any large plants in your design, remember that they are likely to cast a shadow. This can be used to cool your patio and house from the sun during hot summer months. Be certain to not to put smaller plants in shadows.

Many areas of the country have water restrictions due to shortages, so you want to make sure that your plants are going to get the right amount of water. Learn how to use the spaces of your property when designing your landscape. For example, if your yard is susceptible to noise from traffic, you can muffle those sounds with hedges.

Make a play area for your kids. You could also make a space for grilling or entertaining guests that you might have. Use ground-cover plants to fill in areas between your larger plants. These plants add visual depth, color and depth to your yard. A successful landscaping design using organic products is one that incorporates everything from curb appeal to functional use. You want to budget wisely yet give your yard a beautiful look.

Want to know more tips and tricks on using organic products, Call 805-773-5395 or

22 Apr 2011

2 Comments By Evergreen Landscaping Archive backyard gardening, backyard landscaping, backyard landscaping idea, evergreen tree, Gardening, hardscape, Landscaping

Backyard Landscaping: An Enjoyable Garden Project

Many people associate backyards with picnics, barbecues, swimming, and outdoor sports. While all of these activities are nice, there are not the only things that you can do inside your backyard. Actually, there are a number of other popular backyard activities that you may never have given much considered to. One of those activities involves backyard landscaping.

When it comes to backyard landscaping, there are lots of individuals who wonder why they ought to even bother. Backyard landscaping in a garden may take a lot of time and hard work; however, there are a variety of benefits to this activity. One of the many advantages of backyard landscaping is you can design your garden however you want. There are a large number of individuals that decide to grow flowers, plants, or vegetables; however, you don’t have to select only one. Should you desire, you could have your garden be considered a collection of plants, flowers, and vegetables.

You may also find that the type of backyard landscaping you choose for your garden will have a number of benefits. For example, plant and flower gardens in many cases are beautiful. If you opt to grow plants or flowers, you might find that they help to improve the look of your backyard. Vegetable gardens are a great way to save money on food. Many vegetable gardens are comprised of potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and beets. If you can grow these foods, you and your family could enjoy them like a tasty treat or part of meals. Perhaps, the greatest advantage of gardening may be the relaxation. Although landscaping your garden takes a fairly great deal of work, there is lots of who feel like it isn’t work. Actually, there are many gardeners who say that gardening is as fantastic way to relax. This is because you can work at your personal pace. And also being relaxing, a garden will be your own creation. If you can successfully grow an outdoor garden, you may be pleased with the results and proud of yourself, while you should be.

A wonderful backyard landscaping idea

A timeless idea for your backyard landscaping is to use Evergreen Trees. Evergreen trees bring many benefits to your backyard. They offer structure and stability as well as beauty and elegance. The use of Evergreen Trees helps to welcome visitors to your home. Many people decide on using deciduous trees in their backyard landscaping, but these trees do not last through all seasons and leave something to be desired when they lose all of their leaves. However, Evergreens look just as beautiful in the winter as they do in the summer, which is a definite plus for your backyard landscaping. This way, your yard looks fun and interesting all year round.

Another year-round backyard landscaping idea is to use hardscape. Hardscape uses objects other than plants, such as wall, fences, and stones to bring decor to your backyard. You can accent your landscaping with climbing plants such as ivy or even with some moss. When you open up your landscaping options beyond the use of plants, there are many new ideas that you can discover and implement. Backyard landscaping can be a great way to frame your yard or sections of your yard.

If you are considering making use of your garden like a supply of relaxation, it is possible that you may prefer gardening by yourself. While you may enjoy gardening by yourself, you may also find benefits to as well as your family in the process, especially if you have young children.

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