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Tips for Back Yard Landscaping

When it comes to the back yard, your designsIf your back yard already has some elements
should center around maximizing the amount ofin place-such as a swimming pool or barbecue
usable living space you have, rather thanarea-your new designs will need to take these
focusing totally on the appearance of theexisting  fixtures  into  account.
space  as  in  the  front  yard.
You'll also need to work with or modify the
Define  your  Needsexisting terrain. For example, if your back
yard is on a gentle slope, you may want to
The first thing to consider when designinghave that slope partially or fully leveled to
your back yard is what you want out of theprovide flat surfaces that are easier to work
space. Do you want a place for your childrenwith. Partial leveling to create tiers of
to play? Or, would you prefer andifferent levels is a great way of adding
entertainment area with a barbecue and eatinginterest to the back yard, and of creating
area, or a quiet space with a small pond, for'rooms' that define the different areas of
relaxation? Perhaps you would like a flowerthe  space.
garden, herb garden, or vegetable patch, or
an easy-care space that doesn't require youPrivacy  in  the  Back  Yard
to spend your weekends doing maintenance
work?Your front yard is a more public space-in the
back yard, privacy is generally a much more
One of the most important considerations atimportant issue. A high fence or tall plants
this stage is deciding how much time you areand trees will help to create a private
willing to spend on maintenance. If you don'tspace, and reduce the effects of noise from
want to spend large amounts of time on yardsurrounding  neighbors.
maintenance work and gardening, you'll need
to focus on creating low-maintenance spacesNote that if your back yard is not currently
and choosing plants that don't requirefenced and you want to add one, you may need
special  care.to check local building codes and make sure
you know where you property boundaries are,
Create  Clearly  Defined  Spacesto ensure that you build your fence according
to  code  and  within  your  boundaries.
Once you know what needs your back yard will
be designed to fulfill, you can divide up theChoosing  Plants
space into different areas that can carry out
those functions. This is a particularlyWhen choosing plants, consider the following
important aspect of design, not only becausefactors:
you need to ensure that each are has enough
space, but also because you want to create- The height and girth of fully mature trees
clearly-defined spaces that transition intoand shrubs-how much space will these take up
each other, to create a harmonious overallonce they reach maturity? Trees and shrubs
effect.should be planted so that their root systems
do  not  cause  disturbances  as  they  grow.
Mapping  your  Back  Yard
- Space and height are also important
One of the best ways of creating attractiveconsiderations when creating back yard
spaces that fulfill your desired functions is'rooms'. Taller plants can be used to create
to first create a map of the space you'reareas of privacy within the yard and help to
working with. Measure out your back yard, andcreate a feeling of having separate spaces
use graph paper to create a map of the space.that  serve  different  functions.
Then, mark out any existing structures such
as swimming pool, garden shed, patio and- Are you choosing plants that are suitable
other  fixtures.for your climate? In a hot, dry climate
choosing drought-resistant plants is crucial,
Next, take another walk in your back yard,and choosing trees and shrubs that tolerate
and map the natural flow of traffic to thefrost and cold weather is important if you
different areas. For example, on your maplive in an area that experiences very cold
plot out the movement paths you take to reachwinters.
the pool, shed, and other fixtures. These
will be the areas where you place walkways or- Choose plants with different textures and
paths. Adding walkways is a great way ofinterest features in terms of leaf length and
creating 'rooms' in the back yard, which canshape, light and dark-colored leaves, and the
then be designed with different functions inoverall shape of the plant. In general,
mind. With these elements mapped out, you canchoose a greater number of fine-textured
then plan how to add plants, trees and shrubsplants and use coarser-textured plants for
to complement the different areas, and planaccents.
the  uses  for  each  area  you have created.
- Choose plants that flower at different
Working  with  what  you  Havetimes to create interest in the yard all year
round.



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