The task of coming up with the best landscaping ideas for one’s home can indeed be daunting. However, one need not think too hard, because some of the best landscaping ideas can come from the simplest gardening decorations, the most popular of which are of course flowers.
Flower Colors and the Seasons
Flowers are the ultimate sign of natural beauty. As such, they are wonderfully incorporated into any landscaping ideas one might have, because flowers are easily procured, and there is always a vast selection of types and colors to choose from.
Landscaping ideas that involve the incorporation of flowers generally depend on several factors. The most important factors are how the flowers will compliment the overall look of the home itself, as well as allowing for seasonal changes in flower decoration.
When one thinks of flowers, one usually equates them with the spring and summer. A popular flower is that of the lilac, a delicate flower that shows its beauty during the springtime. However, as with other flowers that can grow into bushes, it is important to note that the flowers generally bloom for only several weeks, and after that there are just bushes. Thus, if flowering bushes are preferable, be sure that the bush looks attractive with and without the flowers.
It would be a good landscaping idea to not plant flowers of the same color as the house itself. This is because it results in a bit of a boring decoration technique. Be bold, and contrast darker house colors with brighter flowers, such as yellow flowers with a brown house. The same goes for lighter house colors: a house that is white would be wonderfully complimented by red flowers.
When it comes to selecting a flower type, it should be one that is hardy and can last through at least the summer and fall. Thus, a good landscaping idea would be to choose from flowers such as impatiens, which are colorful flowers that are quite durable and require only a weekly watering. Remember, some flowers are beautiful to look at, but very temperamental and do better indoors than outdoors.
Be sure to do research on what type of flower would do best with each particular climate. Also, one can easily get carried away with the purchasing of flowers, which of course can get quite expensive, so it is best to keep the flower decoration within one’s decorative and financial means. Whether the plan is to plant them or to keep them in hanging baskets or pots, there are truly endless ways to utilize landscaping ideas for flowers.
anonymous
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Landscaping Ideas?
My husband and i bought a newly built house. We scattered annual ryegrass seed on our front and back lawns. since we moved in in Nov, we chose this grass for it’s ability to grow in cold climates. we live in West Texas so our winters are tame compared to most places. the lawn looks great, just a few patches here and there to fill in.
i want to start landscaping now w/plants, flowers and saplings…but i am unsure of what to plant. i would like something that is annual, hardy and can tolerate very hot summers. it gets into the lower 100s here during the summer (100-110ish) our winters can get down into the 20s, but usually stay around 30-40 degrees.
i do NOT like bushes that grow huge. i love my house, i dont want it hidden behind a pruning nightmare. i would like a medium sized tree (who’s roots grow deep so they dont interfere w/my foundation) and nice hardy plants and flowers.
~thanks
im not in the extreme west. im in the concho valley. we get good rainfall here. the ryegrass was recommended by many ppl here. ryegrass is used along our highway systems. it’s fine in our climate during the summer.
First of all, you’d better change over that lawn to something more heat tolerant. Come July it will die out.
Fortunately you are in Texas with an excellent Cooperative Extensive Service. Their county agents and Master Gardeners would be more than willing to help you with your questions.
Here’s a website with lists of guides to get you started. Don’t worry, there are plenty of plants to fit your needs….they just might look a bit strange to newcomer’s eye. That tough climate requires tougher plants. (I remember a demonstration garden in El Paso at the CES offices on the east side of town…….years ago.)
Anyway, use the following link to find your county agent or look in the blue pages of your phone book. There are also books like Landscape Plants for Dry Regions.
http://texasextension.tamu.edu/about/agn.php#gardening
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Hi:
I am a landscaper and designer. Congratulations on your new home. This is very exciting time for you.
There are many medium size to dwarf evergreen shrubs that you could use in your area. There are many annual flowers that you can plant to make a wonderful accents to the shrubs.
Some medium size trees:
Tea Olive (Osmanthus) This is an evergreen tree that is a fast grower. It can grow three to four feet a year. It produces tiny white fragrant flowers throughout the year. This is a wonderful specimen for your climate.
A weeping Japanese Maple is small and is a wonderful focal point near a foundation. You will always want to plant at least two to three feet away from you foundation.
Smaller shrubs that are evergreeen:
Indian Hawthorn
Nandina
Azaleas
Mop Cypress
Loropetlum – Ruby Chinese Pizazz
There are also dwarf shrubs:
Hinoki Cypress
Blue Star Juniper
Dwarf Hemlock
These are just a few. When planning your foundation and your new landscape, always plan, prep and plant. I will link you to the plan – prep – plant page of my website. This is an easy method to follow when doing any garden project. I will also link you to the gallery of plants section. There are different varieties of photos of trees, shrubs, perennial and annual flowers as well as herbs. There is a brief description of each as well as climate zones. This may give you some ideas. I will also link you to the site map, as this page has everything that is on the website. Browse through and see if you can find any other tips, techniques or articles that may help you out. There is a page on dwarf gardens, foundation planting and more. If you need any further help, please feel free to contact me and I would be happy to get you started on your new outdoor investment. The best of luck to you have a great day!
Kimberly
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