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THE SAME CONSTRUCTION materials can be used in differ- free-standin- g -- vW"! above, at the Stephen and Heidi Miller house, reflects the porch railing and is echoed in a deck and tub railing in the back yard. R & A VINYL FENCING, 4 j ' t;: ur--' , V - .'Saa-s- ?I 1 1$' LtUJJJJ VINYL PRIVACY WALLS be combined to create a unique effect as seen in and Betty Woody ing is a clean vas to showcase a variety of plantings to and provide these in Farmington can be used to create privacy and showcase plantings. RETAINING like street-sid- e for Marlow can FENCING MATERIAL fenccan- lty pnvacy Palmer, right. Whitlock's mason and wrought iron fence, above. Landscape design 101: getting the basics BY JAW HOPKINS Clipper Staff Writer The last frost is finally past and home owners are completing spring season preparations For homeowners with established yards, the beginning of summer signals the time when they can settle into the light routine of yard care For new homeowners or those undertaking a major reconstruction project, warm weather launches a summer-lon- g project of bringing their property into alignment with their expectations and dreams First and foremost, before the projects begin, is to determine how the outdoor space will be used Will it be used for formal entertaining, a plav yard or sport court, a kitchen garden, orchard or pool How much pnvacy is needed, and how secure must the area be for children and pets0 Once the primary needs of the resident are established, the design process begins Landscape architects are plentiful in the area, or home-ownecan choose to design their yards themselves Most end up doing a little of both Gardens centers, magazines and books offer a wealth of ideas USU Botanical Gardens, Kaysville, is another resource The garden features many workshops on landscaping and a walking tour of a vanety of plants that are climatized to rs Dais Countv soil and weather 5 foro conditions Call more information Before the design process gets too involved, it's important to define the exact space being considered Many residents try to install a fence as their first landscape step, but havent done the preliminary work to prepare for it "If you dont already have your yard staked out, the first place to start is with a plot plan, said Aaron Sattler, of R&A Vinyl Fencing Before you run a fence or dig for sprinklers, you need to know the boundaries of the yard In fact, according to Sattler, the fence line must be staked out before most fence companies will set the posts 451-340- Davis The County Recorder's Office is the place to find boundary perimeters of a property "We can get residents a plot map while they wait; said Laile Lomax, Davis County Chief Deputy Recorder For only $2 residents can obtain an by Ownership Plat showing the dimensions of their lot A more study, a Dedication Map, can be purchased for $3 This shows all the engineering information including curve data, elev ation and more However, a map alone may not provide the definition needed to properly delineate boundaries "It's always a good idea to get a survey by a professional 18-m- 18-in- surveyor if property lines are in question," said Lomax Once boundaries are established, elevation considerations come into play While rolling hills are most pleasing to the eye and for children's tumbling antics, they are not the easiest to maintain m Utah's dry climate According to information provided by USU Extension Services, retaining walls and tiers hold water better and provide a more stable base for plant root systems These should be m place before fencing or sprinkling systems are arranged In addition to climate considerations, other natural phenomenon can impact property The potential for fire or flood should also be assessed and considered Residences that lie along vacant lots and open hillsides should consider fencing materials that do not fuel a fire such as vinyl or wrought iron, and plan for additional water outlets For property in table areas or near flowing water, retention walls, drainage and pump systems can help alleviate potential damage to property Building a yard is a little like building a house Once the foundation is laid and the basic structure built, the real fun of the design process the decohigh-wat- rating begins |