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Facing a completely empty
yard, as is often left after new construction, can be rather
intimidating, So where to begin ? |
1. Place drive and
walk ways.
2. Sow grass or other cover crop to retain any soil. This can
be removed later to make any future planting or play areas but
it is important to save what soil you have.
3. Plant shade trees. You will probably need one or two of these
on the south side of your house. Take into consideration how
wide the tree will eventually be and be sure to give it room.
Place deciduous trees to the south, they will shade the house
in summer and allow sunlight to enter in winter. Keep evergreen
trees to the north and west so that they will not shade the house
or drive and walk ways in winter. |
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Evergreen Tree
Shade Tree
Walkway
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