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Landscaping New Construction The single biggest problem facing
people who buy a new home is soil compaction. Soil compaction
occurs when particles of soil are forced closer together by
external forces. This can be caused by people, animals,
machinery, or water droplets. Compaction of soil may lead to
decreased plant vitality. The most common problem around new
constuction is from heavy equiptment being operated on the soil.
Compacted soil is more prone to soil erosion and leads to faster
water runoff. This increases sedimentation buildup in streams,
ditches, and waterways. An early symptom of compaction is slow
infiltration of water from a light rain. You may see ponding on
level ground or fast run off on slopped ground. If your new home
is located on sandy soil, compacting the soil may be helpful. It
can slow the perculation rate of soils so more water can be
available for plant use. If you have compacted soils there are
steps that can be taken to lessen its effects. Stay off of wet
soils. This is the single biggest cause of soil compaction. Use
a push mower instead of a riding Tractor. Return organic
materials to the soil and use compost. Confine traffic by use of
plants and fences to keep traffic to specific lanes. Over a
period of time nature thru droughts that open up cracks in the
soil, small organisms living in the soil, and the freezing and
thawing of winter weather, soil compaction will naturally be
reduced. The best choices of landscape plants are smaller plants
with more fiberous roots.
Irrigation and Drainage can be used to help counteract changes
in grades made near new construction. Excessive water may now
lay where it once did not. If there is a new drainage problem,
it is a latent defect to the landscape. Your trees will decline
rapidly. You must correct this problem to save the trees. Many
people see the decline and think they need fertilizer. Lack of
fertilizer would not be a likely cause to decline of large trees
near new construction. If drainage is not suspected but stress
if evident the root zone may not be getting enough moisture.
Moisten the top 6 to 12" of soil with a long soaking over the
Home equity loan There are a number of different loan products available today, and the one that you select will depend upon your circumstance and budget as well as on the amount of cash that you need to borrow. If you are a homeowner and youre looking to borrow a fairly substantial sum of money at a low rate of interest, you may find that a home equity loan will prove ideal for your needs. This type of loan can benefit you in a number of ways, and if you have the equity in your home you could get a really affordable loan.
The equity in your home is the market value of the property minus any outsta ..
entire area of the root zone. Do not over water for this leads
to a loss of oxygen to the roots. Proper control of moisture in
the root zone is the single most important aspect in areas of
new construction.
Suggestions For New Construction Plantings
Viburnums We raise over 10 types ofViburnums on our farms from
seedlings to 5' shrubs. If you have poor soils due to compacting
from construction, try viburnums. Being rugged and hardy, they
perform where other plants fail.American Cranberry Bush ,Korean
Spice,Blackhaw ,ArrowwoodViburnum ,Chicago Luster,Dawn,Summer
Snowflake, Shasta,Erie,Tea,Judd,Korean Spice, Praque,and Siebold.
Lilacs When you say "New construction", I always think of
lilacs. These plants are versatile, and durabile. These
flowering shrubs have many uses in the home landscape. They are
used as corner planting,wind screens, hedges. The soft delicate
flowers of lilacs are on some of the toughest plants. Lilacs can
survive to -60 degrees f. Many peoples thoughts of lilacs go
back to their Grandma's and Pa's house where plants only
survived if they could be neglected. They bear old memories for
lilacs have been with us for years. Pruning these plants is all
that is needed to keep them in shape. These plants range in size
from 3' to 10' and come in many colors such as purple, magenta,
blue, white, and violet. We usally have a large selection for
you to choose from.
French Lilac Korean Lilac-Miss Kim Chinese Lilac Common Lilac
Donald Wyman Peking Lilac Large Clump Ivory Silk Lilacs
Proper places for trees around homes. Planning for the future.
Because different trees have different mature heights, pay
special attention to where you plant each tree. Planting the
right tree in the right place will enhance your property value
Poor Credit Home Equity Loan Tips - How To Find The Best Home Equity LoanHome equity loans are perfect for bad credit individuals who cannot get approved for a personal bank loan. There are several advantages and disadvantages to obtaining a home equity loan. These loans gain a lot of attention because they are easy to qualify for. On the flip side, home equity loans are taken out against your property. Thus, you run the risk of losing your home if you are unable to repay the loan.
Advantages of Applying for a Home Equity Loan
The advantages of home equity loans are numerous. While these loans carry interest rates higher than first mortgages, the rate is noticeab ..
and prevent costly maintenance trimming or damage to your home.
Good landscaping utilizes shrubs and low-growing trees that are
compatible with utilities and electric lines. These "wire
friendly" trees will not reach electric lines and, therefore,
will help prevent power interruptions to you and your neighbors.
Windbreaks - Plant evergreen trees, which can serve as
protection from the wind, on the west or north sides of the
house, approximately 50 feet or more from the house.
Temperature - Plant deciduous (leaf dropping) trees on the south
and/or west side of house to cool in the summer and allow sun to
enter the house in the winter.
Typical Wire Friendly Trees: Amur Maple, Hedge Maple,
Serviceberry, Eastern Redbud, Flowering Crabapple, Japanese Tree
Lilac, and Viburnums.
Note: Planting tall-growing trees within utility rights-of-ways
(land over which electric lines pass) will require utilities to
trim trees to maintain proper clearance from electric wires.
This may result in the tree having an unnatural appearance.
Never plant large pine trees and large ornamental pines in a
raised bed 2 feet from your house.
You can see more of Bill's articles at his web site
http://www.seedlingsrus.com
About the author:
B Hirst has been growing planting trees and shrubs for over 45
years.
B HirstLandscaping New Construction
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