Before you start planting or landscaping in your backyard, there are a few things you need to consider.
As professional arborists and specialists in tree maintenance or removal, we’re often asked about what trees are best to plant when landscaping.
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the most important considerations you need to make when planning landscaping and planting in your backyard, and when to contact our experts for assistance.
Factors to Consider When Planting or Landscaping
In this section, we’ll be focusing on the factors you need to keep in mind if you want to ensure the plants or trees you choose for your backyard (or front yard) will be right for you.
Space You Have Available
The space you have available will always help determine the types of plants or trees you can choose from. For instance, if you have a smaller backyard that is not conducive to larger, more well established trees (or those with large root systems), you may want to stay away from them.
On the other hand, if space is not a problem, the sky may indeed be the limit in terms of what you have available.
What You Already Have
When choosing trees, shrubs or other plants for your yard, it’s a good idea to think about the species you already have. You want to make sure that whatever you introduce will not interfere or damage your existing flora, but rather enhance the space as a whole.
Your Environment
You need to also think of your environment, and the type of tree you want. For example, if you are looking at a tree that thrives well in full sun, but your backyard is shady and cold, you’ll need to review your choice.
How Big Your Tree Will Grow
One thing that some people forget about is how trees (and their root systems) grow.
You may pick and plant a smaller tree or shrub, but will it stay that way? And what’s it doing underground? You want to make sure it has the space it needs to thrive without interfering with your other plants or trees.
Lifespan & Maintenance
Also consider how long your tree is expected to live, and what you need to do in order for it to have a long life.
If you’re looking for something more maintenance-free, that you can swap in and out as the seasons change, your options will be different than if you’re prepared for something with a much longer lifespan or time commitment.
Additionally when considering the maintenance involved – or if you decide to outsource such things to services like ours – cost is another factor to keep in mind.
Preparing for Planting
In our business, preparation is key and that’s never more true than when you are revamping your landscaping or backyard layout.
If you need to remove existing trees to make way for new additions, or require services such as stump grinding, land clearing or something else entirely, you may need to talk to our team at Affordable Tree Service to assist you in this.
Permission
Do you need permission to plant your chosen trees? Or do you need permission from Council or body corporate authorities to arrange tree removal services? This is definitely something you need to consider before you proceed with landscaping or planting, especially in communal spaces.
Diseases, Pests & Insects
What kinds of diseases will the tree you have in mind fall victim to? Do you know how to treat them? Do insects like bees or butterflies love their flora, or is it something more prone to pest infestation? These are all things you need to factor in when making the right decision for you and your yard.
Pets & Children
If you have pets and children, one of the most important things you need to think of is whether the tree you want will be conducive to that environment.
Not only do you want to make sure your children or pets will be healthy and safe around it, also consider whether it’s durable and will be able to stand up to the wear and tear of their rough and tumble play.
When to Call the Affordable Tree Service Experts
We always believe in asking for help when the task is beyond your capabilities. As such, if you’re uncertain about the types of trees or plants that will suit your backyard – or simply need our services in removing existing trees – contact the qualified team at Affordable Tree Service.
To arrange a tree removal service or inspection from qualified professionals you can trust, contact us today.
