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<h1>Landscaping Lessons-Proper Placement Of Trees In Landscape Design</h1>

Landscaping and landscape design goes beyond just creating
beautiful designs. As a professional designer, it&#8217;s not only
my job to create designs but also to envision every possibility of
the mature landscape in years to come.
And while most elements will remain what they are for years to
come, the one thing that most do it yourselfers and some
professionals overlook is the space that tiny little sprouts will
occupy when they become mature plants and trees.
Trees serve a number of obvious purposes in the landscape.
Creating shade, wind blocks, noise reduction, boundaries, and focal
points are just a few. Once I have established where I&#8217;ll
need trees for these purposes in a design, I have several other
considerations before I can designate their permanent home.
Planting without considering the space that the mature full
grown plants and trees will occupy can become more than just an
inconvenience. It can be costly.
Things to consider.

Around Play Areas

A shaded canopy over play areas, sand boxes, etc. may be desired
for shade from afternoon sun. However, you need to consider the
mess that birds and other critters will drop right into your childs
play area if the canopy extends over it.
The solution to this is to place large shade trees a distance
from the area in line with the travel of the sun. If you know the
trees you plant and how far the mature canopy will extend, you can
still plant for shade without exposing your kids to unsanitary
conditions.

Around Pools

Keeping a pool clean is hard enough without a mess of leaves and
branches. And while most pool areas are sunny locations, it is
sometimes desirable to have a space near the pool where one can
escape the sun.
Unlike play areas though, you may not want to shade the entire
pool landscape from the afternoon sun. Therefore you
shouldn&#8217;t plant large shade trees in direct line with the
travel of the sun. Design as to create a shady area to one side or
the other. This is also another spot to eliminate top rooting trees
around concrete. Evergreen types are usually your best bet for
around pools.

Roots And Concrete Footings And Foundations

While infrequent deep watering as opposed to frequent shallow
watering will help deter top rooting trees, some trees are still
determined to seek out other sources of water which may be on the
surface or moist areas under structures.
The seeking roots of large trees are a powerful force that can
break sidewalks, foundations, and even lift walls out of place.
This is the biggest and most costly mistake I see. Know your
landscaping trees before you plant them next to your home.

Under Power Lines Know what&#8217;s overhead.

Property Lines And Easements This one can make enemies out
of neighbors.

Underground Utilities, Sewers, And Septic Tanks

Besides the roots being able to break pipes and lines, you
don&#8217;t want to have to move or destroy a mature tree to fix a
leak. Locate lines and plant away from them. Some trees can spread
out much further underground than they do up top. Know what&#8217;s
underground.

Perspective

You need to keep in mind the mature size of trees in proportion
to the size of your home and other landscaping elements. Large
trees can dwarf a small home and small trees can look like shrubs
placed around a very large home. Know the mature size of trees and
keep them in perspective.

Hiding or framing a home

Consider the view from the street and other areas and consider
the purpose of your trees. If you wish to seclude your home, you
don&#8217;t need much thought for that. However, if you only wish
to frame or accent your home, you&#8217;ll again need to consider
the mature size and placement of your plantings.

Parking Areas

Here&#8217;s another opportunity for birds and critters to make
a mess of things. If possible, plant in accordance with the travel
of the sun. And once again, know the mature canopy of your
trees.

Usefulness And Cost Effectiveness

If you&#8217;re going to make an investment in landscaping, look
for ways to make it work for you. Placed properly, large trees can
shade your home and reduce your cooling costs and vise versa. You
can intentionally create shade for your shady garden, screen and
divide areas, reduce noise, and a world of other applications if
you just give it some thought.

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Written by Steve Boulden. Steve is the creator of The Landscape
Design Site which offers free professional landscaping advice,
tips, plans, and ideas to do it yourselfers and homeowners. For
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