New landscape installation takes planning before the actual groundbreaking work begins. You can save money and time when you list all actions that need to occur before the construction work starts. Three areas will need consideration to help you purchase the correct items for installation in precise quantities to help keep your landscape project on budget.
1. Soil Test
Getting a soil test done before putting your new garden in provides you with valuable information for moving forward with the project. For instance, if your soil contains large quantities of clay or sand, it takes less work to add appropriate soil texturizers before planting the landscape. You will also discover if the soil lacks nutrients and can add them early in the garden bed preparation process.
2. Soil Protection
Compressed soil makes it hard for plant roots to work down to receive nutrients. Therefore, you should avoid soil compaction during the landscape installation. However, new materials can assist with this situation. For instance, recycled plastic products, such as versamats and others, can provide excellent soil protection. They allow for foot and vehicle traffic to access areas in the garden site without damage to the soil below. Mats make a big difference when heavy equipment like dump trucks repeatedly drive over garden areas. Their weight can pack the soil, making it difficult to use for garden endeavors. Additionally, they help people stay dry when walking over damp ground and grass areas, as the plastic mats provide a dry shield between feet and earth.
3. Water Source
Before construction starts, you will want to determine where the most convenient places for your garden water sources will be and if you’re going to water using hoses or a sprinkler system. Planning for your watering systems in advance so you understand where underground pipes and tubes should reside will save time and effort by adding the underground elements before plant matter and soil fill the beds.
Although complex in structure, garden installations benefit from planning and can provide attractive accents to your home and add beautiful living spaces outdoors to enjoy.
