When a property owner has a new home built on a lot or some acreage and needs to start Lawn Landscaping from scratch, there are many considerations involved. One of the most important considerations is how much routine work the landscaping will require to keep it looking great. Not everyone thinks much about this aspect as they decide on trees, flowering plants and shrubs. That’s especially true if the new landowners have never lived on the property with numerous trees. They may have always resided in an urban apartment setting, for instance, while longing to get a single-family place in a more peaceful setting.
Having a landscaping service plant several Florida maple trees may seem ideal because the leaves have such glorious colors, but those leaves also must be raked up after they fall. In addition, maples produce an enormous number of seeds in the spring that drop to the ground and create piles of organic debris.
Pine trees also may be appealing to these property owners. Perhaps they’ve vacationed in a rural area that had an abundance of these conifers, and they appreciate the beauty. Like maple trees, pine trees also shed, and their foliage is in the form of thin needles that are more difficult to rake up. The needles get caught in the grass and require elbow grease to loosen them. Cones dropping from trees also can be problematic as they litter the yard.
Another example of a shedding tree is the Florida live oak, as well as other oak species that grow well in this region. They not only drop leaves but acorns. In years when huge amounts of acorns are produced by these elegant trees, they can be really inconvenient for property owners. It’s like having thousands of marbles all over the yard. Squirrels and chipmunks are happy, but people generally are not.
When working on Lawn Landscaping design, hiring a company such as FGM Landscaping & Brick Pavers can be a big help. The designers know which plants require the least amount of maintenance and which ones thrive in this type of climate. They can create a gorgeous environment around the home that is pleasant to view and is not time-intensive for yard work. You can also like them on Facebook for more information.
