Saturday 11 June 2011

Projects For The DIY Landscaping Enthusiast

By Adriana Noton


The poor economy has forced many homeowners into doing their own DIY landscaping projects. This allows them to save money and add value to their property by doing projects as simple as adding vegetation to building structures.

Many magazines, books and websites are dedicated to do it yourself landscapers. There are television programs that have many different ideas and advice to offer someone. These shows can be informative for those that are already have some knowledge to those that have never tackled a yard project before.

You will find that the basic gardening tools can be used. Any specialty projects might require the use of specialized equipment. You will need to have the dimensions of your planned area to work on. These plans can let your job run smoothly and keep you on budget.

Yard jobs can simple to quite involved. You might need to call a friend for assistance or someone with experience. If you are just installing grass, you would need information on if you are going with sod or planting seeds. This can also be dependent on the type of yard you have and the elevation of it.

For those that plant a tree, make sure its a species that does not spread roots. This can affect plumbing and damage a pool. If you have power lines, you would want to avoid planting a tree underneath them. You might need to check with your homeowners association prior to projects you are not sure on. If you are adding a fence, you might need authorization and also any neighbors approval. Verify if any city permits will be needed as well.

The supplies you will need for your job can be found at any nursery or home improvement store. Professionals are available to assist you with your design plans. They would need your yard dimensions for proper planning. Pictures can also be of assistance. Some nurseries are able to pull up your street address on internet mapping services that use satellite imagery. This allows them to get a birds eye view of your yard.

If you do not have a truck, many of these places can deliver your items for you. If gravel is getting placed, they will need someone home to accept delivery. Many of these companies will leave the gravel in the front of your home or driveway. You would be responsible for hauling the gravel yourself and placing.

Some people will even apply to get on a yard make over show on television. They are able to get a new yard for free. If you are not lucky enough to do this, you can still get a great yard and stay within a budget.

Fire pits are an expensive item to have. You can make one to your liking that are inexpensive. Water features are another popular item that can be easy to do and custom designed to your liking. TV shows will give the appearance these landscaping Toronto projects are easy, not all will be. Some will take time and others can be completed in a period of hours. Have a goal set and you can have the perfect end result. There are no end to the possibilities for ideas.




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