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How many times have you driven by homes and were in awe of the landscape plants you saw? The placement was lovely and just the right colors were placed together to give the lawn the best possible look.

Did you wonder if it would be possible to learn how to make your lawn look as good as some of the ones you have seen?

The Wrong Landscape Plants Can Cause Problems

Well, it is quite possible if you know which plants to use for what area of your lawn and a few things about landscape design. Planting the flowers, shrubs, grass and trees in the proper spot and place is the secret to having a beautiful lawn.

You do not want to plant a tree that grows 10 feet tall inches away from your home. Not only will it be a problem for the outside of the home when it gets fully mature but the roots could cause problems as well.

Willow trees are a great example of this problem. They should never be planted close to where a sewer line or water drain is buried.

The roots are so greedy that they could grow into your sewer line and keep growing. This is going to result in digging to get to the bottom of the problem, which is going to be expensive.

Knowing the Plants before You Purchase Them

When planning the layout of your lawn you have to check on the size and requirements of the plants you want to use. When they are grown how large will they be?

Are they the type that needs partial shade or full sun? Most plant shippers put tags on their plants when they ship them to tell people what type of care the landscape plants will need.

If you sit down before you start and learn a little about landscape design you will have a better chance at succeeding. You cannot just go to the local nursery and decide you like this plant and that one and start buying.

The plants have to be the right ones for your area. You should invest in a plant guide that will help you to decide on the right ones.

Learning the Placement and Color Choices

After learning a little about landscape plants, you will have a better idea of what you are going to plant and where. The height your plants will be when grown as well as how wide they will be should determine placement. The shape of your full-grown plant will also determine where and how far apart they should be placed.

If you planting a creeping plant you cannot confine it to a space of only a couple of feet. This is going to be a good ground cover which can add a really great look to the other landscape plants you will use. The plants can also be placed according to the thickness of lack thereof. This can include the leaves as well.

The color of the plants will also be a deciding factor. The plants with fine leaves or stalks should be bunched together for the maximum presentation. The thicker leaves and stalks will not need to be planted as closely together.

Knowing when your plants will mature and bloom will help you to decide on the colors you want to plant. If your landscape plants are going to mature in the spring, you will want different colors than if they will bloom in the fall.

When you plan the placement of your landscape plants, do not use a hodge-podge effect. Planting the same flowers in groups will make your design stand out and create a balance. This is what sets the beautifully landscaped lawns apart from those that have neither rhyme nor reason.

Bloom Cycles Can Add to the Effect

When planting flowers, mix them up a bit so that some are always blooming. Using green plants as placements between these can add an aesthetic look to your landscape design.

Naturally you will want to plant the taller plants towards the back and shorter ones in front to show off all your plants.

Another effect that most people do not think about when it comes to their landscape plants is the soil. If you are lucky enough to have good soil, great. If not, you may have to add a good mixture of soil to make sure your plants have the proper soil to grow.

Saving the best for the last, have fun with your landscape design. Working outdoors and seeing the results of your labor is one of the most satisfying aspects of having a beautiful lawn.

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