Spring Tips From the Landscaper for an Enjoyable Summer!

Summer is on its way! It is never too early to start planning ahead for the growing season. Planning the perfect landscape for your home takes a lot of thought and decision-making, so here are a few tips from the professionals here at Environmental Design, a Shakopee landscaper.

A nice and formal English garden may make for a lovely visit, they do not make for the best type of home garden. So while you might be tempted to plant everything symmetrically, this is not the best bet for your new landscaping. Professional landscapers and gardeners keep up with formal gardens on a daily basis to ensure everything is growing evenly, but most homeowners do not have time for this level of landscaping care.

So think of your new landscape in terms of plants and flowers that match without matching. For example, when you are choosing an outfit to wear, you will not put on pants, a shirt and shoes that are all the exact same color. That can look boring and monotonous. The same goes for your garden: choose flowers and plants that look good together but don’t match up too much. Think about different flowers whose colors would complement one another. Or consider flowers that have differently textured leaves.

When you talk to your landscaper, ask him or her to plant those flowers in groups, not rows. Groups of flowers are easier to maintain. When you plant flowers in rows, they can sometimes be more difficult to maintain since they will grow at different rates. Plus, flowers that are planted in groups are usually more interesting to look at.

Plants and flowers can also be used to soften the harsh edges of your home. Evergreens are a great plant to use near your home’s foundation, and it will look nice throughout the entire year, even during the cold winter months.

You should also consider asking your landscaper for help choosing different plants that will flower and bloom during different times of the year. There are even a few plant options that will thrive in the winter time. This means you and your family can enjoy your landscaping throughout the entire year, and there will always be a lovely focal point.

If you would like to learn more about hiring a Shakopee landscaper, call Environmental Design at 952-997-6533, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.

Winter Landscaping Tips

Now that we are in the midst of winter, most people think their outdoor to-do list is done until spring. For the most part, that’s true, but there are still a few things to take care of even when the weather outside is frightful. Here are some tips from our landscaping company near St Paul. For homeowners who follow these guidelines, they can ensure their yard and landscaping will look great in the spring and summer.

• Keep in mind that you can plant trees and other plants as long as the ground isn’t frozen. While the ground in your area is probably frozen by now, keep this tip in mind for next season. Fall is one of the best times of the year to plant new trees since they have the entire winter to establish a good, strong root system before the following spring.
  
• If your plants and flowers have not been pruned yet, that can still be done. You can call our landscaping company for help if you are not sure how to properly prune your plants. By pruning plants, trees and flowers now, they will have a fresh start for the spring and will continue to grow into better looking plants. This means you will have a nicer looking landscape to enjoy.
• When it’s a little warmer outside, you can take a look at your landscaping. Take note of which perennials, trees and other plants may need to be replaced. You can also get some ideas about new landscaping features you might want our landscaping company to install for you. This could include retaining walls or walkways.
• The sooner you call our landscaping company for an appointment this spring, the better and more likely it will be that you can get the date you want. That way you can get your projects started at the best time. This doesn’t mean you need to call us today, but try to set a reminder to call us in the next month or two.
• During the winter, and really all seasons, try to keep heavy items off your grass and other landscaping features. This includes trash cans, toys, sleds, etc. Make sure your entire family knows to keep these items off the grass as well. If items are left on the grass, they can cause the grass to stop growing or to grow sideways.

These are just a few suggestions from our landscaping company to keep you going through the winter!

If you would like more information about our landscaping company near St Paul, please call Environmental Design at 952-997-6533, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.