Before you start to landscape your yard, there are several things you should know about landscaping in Cambridge. The following article contains information on how to go about making a great landscape for your own home.
Landscaping in Cambridge Tips and Ideas
1) First and foremost, one good way of preparing for the landscaping project is by using a CAD program to develop precise drawings of what it is exactly that you want to be done. If your purpose is purely decorating purposes only, then this step can be skipped. However, if you plan to do any other type of project such as lay down sod or plant an herb garden and the like, having precise specifications will make the job ten times easier and save yourself some money as well.
2) Secondly, soil preparation needs to be done carefully. The soil in your Cambridge backyard needs to be tilled, free of weeds, and have adequate drainage. This can be done by digging up the top layer of earth to about a 2-inch depth, removing rocks or other debris that may hinder plant growth later. You will need to determine how much soil you require based on the area you are landscaping.
3) Now that the dirt is prepared, you should begin grading it to ensure proper drainage. To do this, place layers of hoses or sticks across an area where the ground has been dugout. Fill around it with either gravel, sand, or dirt, depending on which one drains better for your particular situation. Do not forget to create holes for runoff at each end of the hose/stick.
4) You may want to consider using an earth or soil dye if your landscape does not have much greenery in it. This is very important for bare areas because adding color gives the yard a more finished look, which you will be proud of later on when friends and family come over.
Concrete borders around flowerbeds give them structure and make your landscaping look good as well. To do this, first dig out the flower bed by about four inches; put plumbers pebble (which is flat, round stones used for plumbing applications) into the border itself before putting concrete along the edge. Doing all of this ensures that water won’t seep into your lawn and makes it easy to mow against the border.
Putting sod in is simple and can be done by purchasing sod from a local store or getting people to help you out with bringing it over. You just lay the sod piece by piece, making sure the joints are staggered (not lined up) and make sure each joint gets pressed down to ensure it stays in place after watering.
These are few ideas to get your landscaping project started. If you write down precise drawings, make sure you have all the materials needed to prepare the ground and lay down sod or plant an herb garden, then it should run smoothly for you.
