Posted by hiller | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 11-10-2010
Tags: gardens, green spaces, landscapes
Nearly every landscape design will have an issue spot to deal with, fortunately with some creativity and fluidity with your concept, you can handle almost anything. Common problems for your region should be considered while planning your landscaping design, but in many cases as one person is not identical to another, neither is their landscape. Here are a few issues people are likely to deal with when landscaping as well as a few ideas of what they can do about it. Some suggestions are great regardless of region, but if you still have questions consult a landscaper that can take a look around for you to help you out.
When you have a problem spot that quite literally never gets a reprieve from a bombardment of light and heat from the sun, your soil can dry out. A good option for this is a rock garden with plants that thrive in sunny and dry conditions. Rock gardens are beautiful and make a great impression, especially on those who would not have thought of it. There are several ways to design them and a wide assortment of plants that can be included in them. Nothing has to be sacrificed in terms of color, space or creativity and they are very easy to build.
If you have an erosion problem area, consider creating retaining walls with stone that will not only give you the stability you need, but also frame your garden beautifully. The type of stone you choose for this is very important as well and if you choose to incorporate a rock garden for purposes of dealing with erosion they are good for this as well. If you have a low spot that is notoriously soggy due to a drainage issue, you can consider a bog garden. There are a lot of plants that thrive in these conditions, but do not forget to use mulch and newspaper against weeds and a mosquito repellent as well.