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• Energy conservation, an often neglected reason to landscape. Proper siting of a home for sun exposure, and using plant materials for shade, windscreen, and insulation can have the effect of lowering lbel consumption.
• Perhaps one of the best reasons to landscape is that you can create your own special environment, a retreat from the stress of the workplace.
How does one begin to landscape? The best way is to start with a plan. A well thought out plan insures a rational design for your property and helps to avoid costly mistakes and conflicts. A good plan also allows you to proceed at your own pace — you can budget both your time and your money.
There are a number of ways to come up with a landscape plan. If you are a gardener and have some design instincts, you can draw your own. All you need is some graph paper, a copy of your plat, a pencil and a steel tape.
If you’re not a gardener, or feel in need of some guidance, turn to the professionals. A landscape architect or landscape designer will be happy to help.
Many landscape architects and designers can be found listed in the Yellow Pages. And nurseries often have a design staff.
But be prepared to pay for a professionally designed plan. Land
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