Here are some DIY landscaping tips to help you choose the best trees for your property.
If you’ve seen some issues with your landscape, you’re not alone. Many Marylanders get outside more during the summer, and homeowners often start to notice areas of improvement when they spend more time in their yards and gardens. One common issue for homeowners to address is a lack of shade. Planting trees is a fantastic way to boost shade, provide privacy, and make an investment in your property’s future. Here are some DIY landscaping tips to help you choose the best trees for your property. Of course, it can be tricky to handle DIY landscaping projects on your own — make sure to visit Lehnhoff’s Supply for mulch, soil, and any other landscaping supplies you might need!
DIY Landscaping for More Shade: Add These Trees!
Adding trees is a classic way to add shade, but it takes some serious planning and research. Once your trees are healthy and mature, though, you can enjoy a protective canopy and all of the benefits of lush foliage. In Maryland, many properties feature oak, maple, sycamore, and beech trees for shade. Sugar maples and red maples can grow quite tall, provide stunning fall foliage, and attract all kinds of native wildlife. There are a handful of oak species that do well as shade trees, and sycamores are popular in areas with wet soil. American beech trees can be incredibly large when mature, making them ideal for parks or sprawling acreages.
Add Privacy Hedges for Your Next DIY Landscaping Project
If privacy is your primary concern, consider planting smaller trees and shrubs for your next DIY landscaping project. For a collection of plants that looks great year-round, choose an assortment of different species with varying strengths and weaknesses. Make sure to select plants that are not invasive. Some popular choices include arborvitae, white fir, eastern red cedar, common elderberry, and rocky mountain juniper.
Don’t Forget About Fruiting and Flowering Trees!
While you may choose a tree for the shade or privacy that its foliage can provide, don’t forget about trees and shrubs that fruit and flower. Southern magnolias provide excellent shade and create fragrant white flowers. Black walnut trees drop nuts, and many varieties of trees and shrubs produce berries for native wildlife. Homeowners who are planning DIY landscaping projects must consider the impact that their trees will have on other plants and animals nearby; some fruits, flowers, and leaves can be poisonous for animals, and trees that drop ample amounts of leaves and seeds can wreak havoc on lawns.
Questions? Lehnhoff’s Supply is Here to Help
If you still have more questions about how to best prepare your landscape or garden for summer and fall, the trained professionals at Lehnhoff’s Supply are here to help you.
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