Landscaping Checklist

Whether you buy a new home with a garden that looks like a moonscape or an existing home with a yard that is just not to your liking, Ibes Landscaping can help you turn it into your small paradise.

There are a few things that you want to do first; here is a checklist for getting started:

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• What type of soil do you have?
  
  
• Do you need topsoil?
  
  
• Does your soil need to be tilled in or aerated?
  
  
• Is the grade correct, is it sloping away from the house to prevent drainage problems?
  
  
• Are you in need of walls, what kind?
  
  
• Are you in need of extra dirt?
  
  
• Do you need drain tile?
  
  
• Do you have trees that you want to keep or taken out?
  
  
• Do you like gardening? Or would you like an almost maintenance free yard?
  
  
• Is there enough sunlight?
  
  
• What are the measurements of your yard?
  
  
• Do you have a lot survey from your builder?
  
  
• Would you like to create extra room to sit, like a patio or deck?
  
  
• What type of patio would you like?
  
  
• Is there room for heavy machinery to enter your yard, you’ll need this when you need some extra grading done or sod needs to be dropped.
  
  
• Are there any specific trees that need to be planted in the neighborhood that you live in? Or are there trees that are prohibited from being planted in your town.
  
  
• What is your budget?
  
  
• Would you like a sprinkler system?
  
  

You can, at this point, consult with one of our designers to find out what can be done in your yard. It is always very helpful to have an idea of what you want and what is necessary for your home and garden.

 

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