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Backyard Landscaping Plant Selection Question/Help w/ pics
Posted on 9/10/20 at 11:34 am
Posted on 9/10/20 at 11:34 am
In the middle of creating our backyard from scratch and we have everything done but the landscaping. I have very little knowledge about plants outside of some of the most popular ones and I'm struggling to figure out which types of shrubs and flowers to go with.
I've looked on the LSU Ag site and various others and it seems like they have great info on the specific plant you're looking at but not a way to compare different types of plants next to each other. Is there somewhere that has some sort of "plant selector wizard" that I just haven't found yet. I found one for trees that was very helpful but nothing for other plants.
Is it worth hiring a landscape designer or horticulturalist to assist with this? Does anyone have any recommendations for one or recommendations on anything else?
The other pictures are what we were envisioning but just, not sure of the specific types of plants. Any help is very much appreciated!
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I've looked on the LSU Ag site and various others and it seems like they have great info on the specific plant you're looking at but not a way to compare different types of plants next to each other. Is there somewhere that has some sort of "plant selector wizard" that I just haven't found yet. I found one for trees that was very helpful but nothing for other plants.
Is it worth hiring a landscape designer or horticulturalist to assist with this? Does anyone have any recommendations for one or recommendations on anything else?
The other pictures are what we were envisioning but just, not sure of the specific types of plants. Any help is very much appreciated!
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Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:13 pm to NDA13112
I'd take what you envision to a good nursery, they'll be happy to help you in picking out the plants/trees without paying for the designer.
Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:14 pm to NDA13112
If the drawings are somewhat to scale, you have WAY too many trees planned. You could probably cut it back to two trees....one in the back corner and the other near the house as you already have drawn. Just be mindful of the mature size of the trees you select. You don't want to plant something that will grow too big (especially by your house).
There are numerous shrubs to choose from. Just make good selections based off of light conditions in your back yard.
Good luck!
There are numerous shrubs to choose from. Just make good selections based off of light conditions in your back yard.
Good luck!
Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:25 pm to NDA13112
Is that a raised chicken coop?
Posted on 9/10/20 at 12:55 pm to NDA13112
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Is it worth hiring a landscape designer or horticulturalist to assist with this? Does anyone have any recommendations for one or recommendations on anything else?
I hired a licensed landscape architect to draw a landscaping plan for when re-doing my landscape and it was worth every penny I paid, so you should at least consider this. This was about 7 years or so ago, and I paid $400, it was a family friend, but I told him to charge me his going rate and I was in no hurry - he could do it anytime business was slow for him. Now whether he did charge his going rate or not at the time I can’t say but he told me what it would cost upfront. I did all the work, building beds, purchasing plants, planting, etc.
All I can say is you are making a significant long-term investment in this in $, time and effort, even as a DYI project. Landscaping done right is an appreciating asset, get it it right the first time - it will save $, aggravation in the long run.
This post was edited on 9/10/20 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 9/10/20 at 2:33 pm to NDA13112
Along my back fence, I have Ligustrums arranged like you have pictured. Beneath them we did Asiatic Jasmine instead of hedges in between. Forgive the blowup pool drying from the weekend.
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Posted on 9/10/20 at 2:43 pm to NDA13112
do you have a plot plan that is accurate and in accordance to all your structures you are showing?
I do residential drawings on the side if you're interested.
Basic backyard perimeter planting like you have on your plan are typically something like an Eagleston Holly with Cast Iron lining the fence underneath. If you want something flowering go with some azaleas (George Tabor) or Shi Shi Camellia. I think you might want something flowering up by the patio that could get a higher canopy. Maybe go with a Natchez Crape Myrtle, Vitex, Forest Pansy Redbud, Jap Magnolia or something. They do drop some debris but its a nice accent.
Your layout is ok, but as Zappas said, there are some funky things going on that don't mesh.
I do residential drawings on the side if you're interested.
Basic backyard perimeter planting like you have on your plan are typically something like an Eagleston Holly with Cast Iron lining the fence underneath. If you want something flowering go with some azaleas (George Tabor) or Shi Shi Camellia. I think you might want something flowering up by the patio that could get a higher canopy. Maybe go with a Natchez Crape Myrtle, Vitex, Forest Pansy Redbud, Jap Magnolia or something. They do drop some debris but its a nice accent.
Your layout is ok, but as Zappas said, there are some funky things going on that don't mesh.
This post was edited on 9/10/20 at 2:48 pm
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