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Accent Plants – Unique is Good!

(Part 3 of a four-part series on Trees, Accent plants, and Landscaping) 

Have you ever noticed that many beautifully landscaped lawns look pretty much the same?  You often see the same pretty, colorful plants, trees, and flowers used in different ways in landscape designs, yet they all look the same. If you want your landscaping to stand out from others, or if you are simply tired of seeing the same plants and flowers everywhere, just one unique accent plant strategically placed can make all the difference in the appearance of your yard.

Today, let’s talk about some unique accent plants, their features, and ideas about where to plant them to perfectly fit into your landscape.

PeeGee Hydrangea, Tree Form     

The PeeGee Hydrangea may just be the most unique accent plant as it ihydrangea-pgs technically a flowering shrub that can be trained to be a tree.  In late summer, it produces large panicles of gorgeous white flowers that bloom until the first frost. The treetop grows in an umbrella shape that
provides a unique, elegant appearance.  To maintain the tree form, the branches are removed from the bottom
three-fourths every spring. The PeeGee Hydrangea is very versatile and can be used as a centerpiece in a garden or in a container and moved around.

Curly Leaf Ligustrum

curly-leaf-ligustrumThe Curly Leaf Ligustrum is a popular, dwarf evergreen shrub, meaning it maintains its leaves throughout the year. The shiny, glossy leaves, as well as the way the leaves wrap around the branches, are the highlights of this beautiful shrub.  An excellent addition to feature as an entrance to a garden, it also does well in containers.  Placed near the deck, porch, or patio, the Curly Leaf Ligustrum is certain to add color and texture to your landscape.  A lover of sandy soil, it will also do well in clay based soil and is highly drought and heat tolerant.

 

Espalier Blue Atlas Cedar 

Also known as the Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar, the twisting, weeping, long branches of this evergreen have bright blue needles that droop
around the trunk providing a spectacular sight.  This evergreen can be trellised, espaliered, or grown as a tree.  Its weeping-blue-atlas-cedarunique characteristics make it a perfect plant for any space in your landscape where it will grab the attention and interest of visitors.  It grows best in loamy soil and full sun, but it will tolerate other soils with the exception of soil with poor drainage.  The twisted branches of this unique accent plant provide year-round charm.

Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

dwarf-hinoki-cypressWith deep green fan-like growth this evergreen tree grows to intermediate or semi-dwarf brightens landscapes in the winter and adds depth to the summer plants and flowers.  Although this evergreen can grow to 15’, it is a slender, very slow growing tree that fits reasonably well in a small space and will be enjoyed for many years.  The Hinoki Cypress has a very soft appearance at maturity and, while young, the branches seem to twist and turn every which way. Use a pair of these slender, lush trees symmetrically to brighten your landscape, but make sure it receives full sun and is planted in well-draining soil.

If you would like more information on unique accent plants or help with incorporating them into your landscape, contact Hyatt Landscaping, Inc. at 704-888-5390. We have over 30 years’ professional landscaping experience and have built a solid reputation on honesty, dependability, and hard work.  Next week, we will wrap up this four-part series with tips for choosing the right plants for the right places.  We hope you’ll join us!

 

 

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4 Reasons to Hire a Professional Landscaper for Your New Home

There are four main reasons to hire a professional landscaper when considering an exterior remodel of a new home. While anyone can plant trees, flowers, and other plants, a professional will ensure that a homeowners lawn is built to perfection in order to suit the owner’s preferences. It is the job of the landscaper to create a warm and professional atmosphere to welcome guests when they come visiting.

Landscapers are Professionals.

Landscapers are trained to make a clean, professional looking exterior from the moment they begin their careers. If a landscaper is hired, it is guaranteed that their work will reflect exactly what the homeowner is looking for. While a homeowner could attempt this with trial and error, it could save time and energy to hire someone who has already learned the process and knows what works. It would take half the time for a landscaper to stage the exterior of a home or building than it would take for a homeowner. Landscapers will have the tools they need for the job, which saves the homeowner time because they do not have to go through the process of being sure to have the right tools or plants. The landscaper will have already planned ahead upon hearing the desires of the landowner and gotten the necessary equipment before they began.

Less Room for Error.

This also eliminates the potential for disorder and mistakes, which in turn saves the landowner time and money. Not only that, but landscapers will also be able to spot any disruptions that may occur and know how to best handle them. When working on the exterior property, landscapers will keep the mess to a minimum. Landscapers are also excellent plan makers, and know the process from the beginning to the end with the knowledge of how landscapes work.

Make a Budget.

Homeowners can always do their exteriors on their own, but forming a budget may prove to be more difficult if they do. It can be hard to account for mistakes throughout the project, even if the person working has a plan ahead of time. A landscaper can provide a detailed estimate for the project before they begin working and answer any questions or provide any additional costs for added services. This makes it even easier for the homeowner to have a professional looking exterior.

Good Designing Skills.

Not only can a landscaper work the land, they can come up with the right idea for the homeowner. Landscapers are trained to know several types of landscaping from lighting to plants, which makes them very good resources when it comes to design. Together, the landowner(s) and the landscapers can form a plan that works best for the property.

Hiring a landscaper is the easiest and best way to remodel the exterior of a home or business. It will save time, energy, and money for homeowners, and the landscaper can provide great insight on what will work the best while incorporating what homeowners want. It is a good idea to hire a landscaper for the best exterior presentation available for any home or business building to welcome visitors to the establishment in as warm and friendly way as possible.

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3 Benefits of Redesigning Your Landscape in Your Backyard

Landscaping your home’s backyard involves many things. You can add a pond to the backyard or even green plants and small trees. Landscaping your home’s backyard gives it a subtle appearance and also increases the value of your home. The plants and trees you use for landscaping also will have a positive impact on your home. Plants absorb heat and cold from the surroundings.

Let’s look at the benefits of landscaping your backyard in detail:

Increase in Value of Your Home

The first and foremost benefit of landscaping your home’s backyard is a boost in its value. People love homes that are well-maintained. A great way to attract potential buyers to your home is by redesigning the landscape. A newly built landscape shows that your home is well cared for, and allows potential buyers to feel at home. In addition, landscaping is a great way of increasing privacy. Nowadays people prefer homes that do not compromise on their privacy or safety.

Appearance of Home

In addition to increasing the value of your home, landscaping has a huge positive impact on the appearance of your home. A landscaped backyard is like an extension of your home and can easily make the outside appearance look more pleasing to the eye. It will not only enhance the appearance of your home, but will reflect the interior of your home, how well-designed and well-maintained it is.

Reduction in Heating Expenses

Plants are great at absorbing heat and cold from the surroundings. During the Winters, plants can absorb the cold. This will significantly decrease your heating expenditure in the cold weather. On the other hand, plants absorb the heat during the summer. In the summertime, this will provide a significant reduction in your cooling expenses.

Landscaping will not only increase the value of your home but it will also make it stand out. Every homeowner dreams of having the most beautiful looking home in the neighborhood. Ready to start on your own home? Let Hyatt Landscaping create an attractive outdoor living area for your home or business. Contact Hyatt Landscaping today.

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How to Hire the Best Landscaper in Charlotte NC

Sometimes choosing the right landscaper can seem like a daunting task. There are so many different landscaping companies — how do you choose which is best for your home or business? Hyatt Landscaping provides 3 useful tips when hiring a landscaping professional in the Charlotte NC area:

Testimonials
Look online and ask others for testimonials of the landscape company you’re interested in hiring. One of the best ways to investigate a landscaper is to do a quick search online to see if anyone has left reviews about that company.  You can even ask the landscaper for previous customers you may contact.  Nothing gives you a better look inside the company than the testimonials you will read online or hear in person.

Price
Do not let the cost of landscaping or landscape design be your only deciding factor.  Always compare apples to apples regarding landscape quotes.  Material quality and quantity are often major factors in calculating the final estimate.  Size and maturity of plant material and trees can be somewhat misleading as well.  You may find one company offering a 6-8′ Dogwood in a 15 gallon container and another will quote a 6-8′ Dogwood that’s field grown. Most times the latter will be a much larger caliper and more mature tree, though they may look like the same item when comparing quotes.  Make sure you look into all aspects of the proposal when hiring a landscape company to renovate or install your landscaping project.

Experience
Anytime you hire a contractor to take handle a project around your home, it’s imperative that you find someone with experience.  Many professions have certifications and licenses that allow companies to show instant credibility to potential customers.  In the horticulture industry, these are becoming more and more necessary to distinguish between companies who have experience and those that do not.  Hyatt Landscaping is fortunate to have multiple Registered Landscape Contractors, Licensed Irrigation Contractors, and Certified Plant Professionals on staff.  Another great way to be sure a landscaping company has previous experience is to flip through their website and look at the photos of previous work. However you chose to go about it, it’s important to make sure you hire a landscaping expert that can handle your job properly.

Hyatt Landscaping has been serving Charlotte NC for over 30 years. With their exceptional customer service, competitive pricing and over 30 years in business, you can rest assured they will be able to create you the perfect outdoor living area you have been dreaming of. Contact them today for a Consultation!

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2 Ways Retaining Walls Help Your Landscaping | Charlotte NC

Retaining walls have become a popular addition to many landscaping projects, and for good reason!  When an unwanted slope keeps you from being able to manage or utilize portions of your yard, a retaining wall may be the perfect solution.  Many Charlotte NC homeowners have been taking advantage of the benefits that retaining walls provide. 

Here are 2 great reasons retaining walls can benefit your landscape:

Manage the Unmanageable

Retaining walls are sometimes the only way to make an area more manageable.  Steep slopes can make turf areas impossible and dangerous to mow!  To get around this, some people choose to transform these areas into planting beds, though you have to consider whether soil and mulch will stay in place during a heavy rain.  This erosion not only keeps your planting area from looking and functioning as it should, but it can make one heck of a mess downhill.  Either of the instances above can be corrected with the use of properly designed retaining walls. 

Usable Space

Take advantage of your entire property!  You know what they say, land is the only thing they’re not making more of.  Whether you have a very small back yard or you live on an estate with many acres, the area directly around your home is priceless.  As you step outside your door, you should feel as though you’ve entered into an extension of your home.  If drainage swales, steep hills and unlevel ground are keeping you from experiencing that, consider installing a retaining wall!  If done properly you’ll add value to your home and increase the aesthetic appeal of your property all while allowing you to use more of your precious landscape!

Feel free to call us here at Hyatt Landscaping if you are considering a retaining wall for your property. As Landscaping and Landscape Design specialists, we can help create an attractive outdoor living area for your home or business. Retaining walls look beautiful and can help you make the most out of your yard. Call us today or use the form on the right for a free estimate.