Re: Landscaping ideas

**Lori Peplinskie lori@allelix.com>**

Hi Julie;

Thanks for the info.

Lori

julieg1000@uswest.net wrote:

> Hi Lori,
>   The best advice I can give you, after putting in 4 relatively mediocre
> gardens in my adulthood,<g>
> is to NOT line your yard with trees.  I have finally moved beyond that. Look
> at the spaces that need shade
> or concealment, and place your trees and shrubs accordingly.
> The flower beds will follow. Of course you will have to take into
> consideration the exposure and the micro climate conditions.
> Think about creating spaces or rooms in your garden rather than a huge
> space.  Block out the unsightly views with trees, and use low
> growing plants where you would like a view.  If you are planning to design
> your garden yourself, take your time, study garden books
> and do not plant your bedding plants until you decide where the main trees
> and shrubs belong.  Reputable nurseries are delighted to
> assist you with this, just be fair and compensate them for their time and
> efforts.  You will be greatly rewarded in the long run.
> If you consider your area with the whole environment, instead of a square
> lot, one can invision a much better space, as in, look
> the long view, what do you really wnat to see?  What do you want to block
> out?   My suggestion would be, is start with that,
> & then begin to fine tune it.
> Good luck with your efforts, and have fun doing so, I love it!
> Julie in Utah
> zone5
>
> Lori Peplinskie wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone;
> >
> > Not sure if anyone would be interested but I'm moving into a new house.
> > I have a 50 foot by 40 foot backyard to landscape. I would like some
> > vegetable but also a place for my roses in perrenial beds. Any budding
> > landscape designers out there. Even info on what plantings looked really
> >
> > good for you this year. Any ideas would be appreciated.
> >
> > Lori in zone 5, full sun.
> >
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