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Planting a Garden: A Beginner’s Guide

 

planting a garden

Are you looking to plant a garden on your property?

There’s something about having a garden that really makes your yard into a much more inviting and cozy place to live. Maybe it’s all the love and care that went into helping the plants to grow, or maybe it’s the beauty that a garden brings. Either way, having a garden planned and planted in your yard has a great many benefits that go beyond the aesthetic. Are you ready to learn more about how to get a garden rolling in your yard? Let’s do it!

Planning before planting is key to success.

Before you jump in to calling a landscaper to help you get going, you should think about what you want your garden to look like. How big do you want it and where will you place it? Are you thinking about planting any vegetables, or just flowers? What kinds of colors do you want to work with? Should you add garden decorations? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before you make the calls required to get your garden going. Answer these questions honestly and make a budget for yourself. Not planning your finances for the garden could lead to leaving things unfinished, and that would be unfortunate.

Choose the right flowers for your garden.

When it comes to selecting flowers and other plants for your garden, you have a few factors to consider. The first is your region. Certain flowers are native to your area, and these will perform a bit better and require less maintenance than imported ones. Not only that, but native flowers will help the wildlife in your area sustain a healthy life cycle. Another thing to consider is your aesthetic and how your flowers will fit into it. Choosing colors and styles for your flowers will change the way your garden feels to look at. You should also take smell into account. After all, inhaling the lovely scent of your new garden is half the fun!

Are you looking for someone to set you up with a new garden?

Our landscaping professionals have years of experience and access to the latest landscaping tools and styles. Lehnhoff’s Landscaping’s team of landscaping management professionals can manage all different elements of your property. Our maintenance plans and planting services will ensure that no matter what time of year it is, your property will be stunning.

If you have any more questions about landscaping, contact Lehnhoff’s Landscaping by Calling 443.921.5789 or visit LehnoffsLandscaping.com today!

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