Create a Shady Retreat: Landscaping Large Trees
Tips for creating inviting areas and landscaping large trees.
Large trees in your front or back yard not only provide excellent shade and protection but they also set the tone for other landscape potential on your property. Landscaping with large trees involves several considerations.
When the tree is first planted you must plant it in a location to allow for tremendous growth as time passes. If your property already has the large trees, it's simply a matter of choosing landscaping themes and accents to compliment and complete landscaping large trees.
The variety of trees you're working with will depend heavily upon your geographical location. Northern climates often have large evergreens such as firs. Deciduous large trees such as maple, oak, and hickory are also common. Southern areas may have tropical large trees such as the palm. Obviously, landscaping large trees will depend upon the tree and the style that's most suitable to the particular climate.
Adding landscape accents such as gazebos, pergolas, arbors, outdoor furniture, miniature bridges (both functional and nonfunctional) and even flowering ponds can accentuate large trees and make the area appealing and enjoyable.
Landscaping Large Trees
If you decide to add landscape items that require excavating or a lot of digging, make sure the area you've chosen is not overrun with large roots. Bigger trees typically have very large main roots and many smaller roots coming from the tree. Depending upon the type of tree, these roots may be just under the surface of the ground or go very deep. Cutting these roots can damage and even kill the tree. Make sure before you dig.
One way to get great ideas for landscaping large trees is to visit local areas where the types of trees you're working with have already been established and landscaped. Parks and recreation areas are often well populated with large trees. You can also browse through gardening magazines and even consult with a local landscape professional.
If you decide to consult a landscaping professional, it's a good idea to have some generalized ideas in mind before you make the contact. Remember your home is your haven and should emit the qualities you prefer, not those suggested by others. Stately large trees give you a wealth of planning possibilities. Don't let someone push his or her concept into your property. Getting professional assistance and guidance is a good idea, but let your personality shine as you're landscaping with large trees.
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