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Seasonal
Landscaping News
January
2012
Winter
is here and if you are anything like me you are
already looking towards spring. It's hard to
accept, with the cold temperatures dropping, that
March is a mere 8 to 9 weeks away. That means
that if there are changes in order for spring you
should be planning them now. Spring weddings can
be spectacular, but make sure your garden work is
planned and scheduled now. Good landscape
contractors are hard to schedule in the spring.
Make sure you plan with them in advance. Many
contractors are already planning their spring projects
and will start on them as quickly as the weather will
allow.
As
the month slowly moves along, you can begin trimming
on fruit bearing trees. While thinning and
shaping these trees, why not bring a little spring
inside now. Take some of the cut branches and
place them in a vase in a sunny window. In a few
weeks the flowers will open and you can enjoy an early
taste of spring. Be aware, however, that fruit
trees are known for pests and you may be bringing some
insects in. I'm always willing to endure a few
pests for the chance to partake of some early spring
aromas. Ornamental and shade tree trimming
should be fine throughout the month.
During
January the botanical gardens is always a good place
to visit. Check out their schedule of events and
maybe even attend a seminar or two. The Jewel
Box is another place that can help pass the time and
limit your cabin fever. Usually, we will get a
few days of warmer temperatures so take advantage of
any chance to get out and enjoy some different garden
ideas. A walk in a park, or down a different
street, could provide a view that could change the
direction of your garden space.
Gardens
are spaces that change and evolve with us. The
limiting factors are usually creativity and financial
capability. Good contractors can usually work
within your budget. However, you must be
realistic with the value of the garden space. A
complete garden area may not be achieved all at once
but, the planning for that area can be created at one
time. This allows for changes and expansion as
your garden evolves. This is why looking for new
ideas and different views are always a good plan of
action.
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