Category: Garden

When Should Fruit Trees Be Planted?

David V. Loeffler December 17, 2020

When Should Fruit Trees Be Planted?

Are you interested in growing fruit trees? You should be. They are beautiful and provide sustenance. If you’re interested in growing fruit trees in the UK, it is important to know when you should plant your trees.

The Best Time to Plant Fruit Trees

The most optimal time of the year to plant fruit trees is late winter to early spring. The emphasis is on late winter. You should not attempt to plant fruit trees in the thralls of winter. Once the most severe freeze has hit and left the area, you can consider planting the trees.

As is the case with any plant, the timing of your planting is essential to its longevity. Any plant planted outside of its recommended parameters is likely to perish, making the entire effort become pointless.

Why Late Winter?

Planting fruit trees in the late winter will give your trees the best chance at not only surviving, but also thriving. Fruit trees should be planted during their dormant season, which is typically the winter. This allows the tree to divert all of its energy and nutrients towards growing the roots instead of focusing on leaves and fruit growth.

If you planted the fruit tree during its flowering season, nutrients and energy would be focused on the extremities of the plant instead of the roots. Improper root growth and establishment into the soil will result in a dead tree, prolonging the time until you’ll be able to enjoy a crop.

Roots that are not well established are prone to improper uptake, they are susceptible to diseases, and the roots are open to drastic temperatures, such as freezes in winter and harsh heat in the summer. If you tried to plant the tree during the summer time, the plant could be subjected to drought conditions. … Read the rest

Should You Buy Normal Plum Trees or Dwarf Plum Trees?

David V. Loeffler October 20, 2020

Plum Trees

When it comes to trying to decide which plants you should purchase for your backyard, you will want to make sure that you are choosing the ones that will be the easiest for you to care for, or ones that you truly want the products of. Depending on what you are looking for, there may come a situation where you are faced with two, very similar choices. For example, if you know for a fact that you want to have something that produces plums in your backyard, you may not be sure whether a standard plum tree or a dwarf plum tree is going to be better for your needs. To determine whether you should buy standard plum trees or if you should buy dwarf plum trees, you will need to weigh the pros and cons.

Caring for the Tree

The main difference between standard plum trees and the dwarf ones is, understandably, going to be the size of the tree itself. Dwarf plum trees tend to be small enough that you can easily grow them in a container, allowing them to be anywhere on a porch or in a backyard, rather than requiring you to allocate space for the tree. This means that on a practical level, it is going to be far easier to tend to the needs of a dwarf plum tree than a standard-sized plum tree. It will be easier to maintain, easier to manage in terms of space, and it will be easier to prune because the whole tree will be more accessible and there will be less of it to prune. Aside from the size, dwarf plum trees are nearly the same in terms of genetics. This means that there are no extra steps that you will have to take to care for … Read the rest

These 5 Things Need to Be Looked For Before Making a Garden in Front of the House

David V. Loeffler May 22, 2019

Have you had a garden in your house or maybe you have plans to create your own dream garden?

The existence of a garden at home certainly makes the surrounding air cooler. However, making a park is not something that is easy and can be considered trivial. You need to make plans and lots of details that must be considered so that the process and execution can run smoothly.

Although keeping the compound of your home green and landscaped with the best grass, trees and flowers are beautiful decorations, note that, those are the same things that will unknowingly provide hiding places for an intruder.

Thus, all home decorations and landscapping designs must incorporate safety and security factors and reduce vulnerability and risk levels.

For those of you who want to make a garden in front of the house, here is a summary of some things that need to be considered before having a dream garden.

Hopefully, this article can provide its own inspiration.

1. Understand the condition of the garden at home

Various types of garden references often make choices more.

However, as you look for references through various sources, it’s good to begin to understand the condition of the park you have at home. Sometimes the size of the park can be less supportive than many references.

In fact, not infrequently many feel disappointed because the end result of the park is less in accordance with expectations from various references. For this reason, to avoid being disappointed try to understand the condition of the park at home.

Get to know from the size of the garden to the details that might be around the front garden of the house. At least, you need to understand the condition of the park at home so you can imagine the end … Read the rest

Landscapers: How To Arrange A Garden To Be Interesting

David V. Loeffler May 14, 2019

Housing developers depend on landscapers to add personality, character, and value to their projects. This can be as simple as designing a playground for the area using the 106 money provisions. In other situations, adding fauna and shrubbery can increase privacy or highlight the landscape. This makes the location interesting and personal to prospective buyers.

Landscape Solutions that Protect

Today’s landowners like to ensure their homes are energy efficient and ecologically sound. This may include water drainage systems. Landscapers have a variety of designs available to meet the needs of any property. This will prevent puddling and pooling around the foundations and move the water away from other areas where damages could occur.

Add Interest for the Buyer

Carefully plan the development area in order to understand what the potential uses buyers want. Many homeowners are adding fire pits and larger patios for relaxing evenings home. Including a walkway to the garden or a small flowerbed near the door adds character and flair. A beautiful hardwood tree gives shade during the afternoons and bushes can create a living fence between homes.

Planning Assistance

Keep your landscaper involved in the planning process in order to create the best possible results. The pitch of the property, easy access, and local foliage all work together to invite new residents to settle in and make this their home. Work closely with your teams to ensure the work flows smoothly and the landscape creates a seamless transition for each home and neighbourhood.

Before starting any new housing developments, consider the overall atmosphere you want to project. Luxurious, comforting, and relaxing landscapes are just as important to a quick sale as new bathrooms and energy efficiency. Work together to create the perfect setting in less time by planning together and enhancing the best features of the … Read the rest