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Show 6B Lakeside Review North, Wednesday, May 9, 1984 New Homeowner Should Plan Landscape CAROL GRAHAM Review ing is planning. A landscape Correspondent can help design and Landscaping a newly constructsupervise the planting of the ed home can seeni overwhelmland around the home, which ing to the new homeowner, will avoid costly mistakes later. especially with a limited budget Accurate measurements of the and little or no knowledge of property, the size and layout of the house on the property, its relandscape architecture. However, it could be a rewardlationship to other houses in the ing experience if a little time and area and its color and design are thought are given to the project all factors to consider when deprior to the purchase of trees vising a landscape plan. and plants. There are three main areas The key to successful landscap around the home to consider in , the overall plan: 1. The service area 2. The private area 3. The public area Every home should be land- -' scaped for beauty and serviceability so that the property is not only attractive, but is also useful and complimentary to the lifestyle of those that live there. It is vitally important to have a workable plan on paper first, since it is much easier to revise it than to replant it. Fertilizer Choices Change Fertilizer FARMINGTON needs for a garden vary with its cropping history. Soil nitrogen (N) is generally depleted each year by most garden crops or leached out. of the root zone, according to research at the USU Horticultural Farm. In reviewing garden soil tests from the Davis County area hord ticulturists find that about of the gardeners tested one-thir- d have phosphorus. Another one third could benefit from additional phosphorus or potassium for heavy feeding crops like potatoes, broccoli, corn, cucumbers and melons. Low nitrogen crops include beans, cucumbers, melons, peas, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes. Medium nitrogen crops are beets, cauliflower, lettuce, onion, spinach, turnips. over-applie- High nitrogen crops are asparagus, cabbage, carrots, corn, parsnips, potatoes. Commercial fertilizers are available in many combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. They are rated by three The numbers such as first number is the percent of nitrogen, the second the percent phosphorus (P205) and the third the percent potassium (K20). 10-20-- . The. first area to be reckoned with is the service area. This in- cludes the driveway, garage or carport and place wfiere the trash recepticles are kept. Some thought should be given to beautifying this part of the home, yet keeping it clear for the constant use it will receive. Next plan the private area. Think about the needs of the family and the activities that will take place. For; instance, if the family enjoys volleyball or other games that require some space, think carefully before planning to plant several large shade trees. Look at the area to be considered and put ideas for patio, deck, garden, etc. down on paper in a variety of ways before deciding on the final design. The public area is the front of the house and should be complimentary to the neighborhood as well as to the owner. No one en- joys looking at an unattractive house and garden but the lot that is overdone can be equally annoying to the neighborhood. Most owners of newly constructed homes are inclined toatlack the problem of landscaping in the front of the house first to make' it immediately more attractive. But heavy equipment can ruin a new lawn or garden when it is time to work on the backyard or garden. Here again is the importance of having a plan to work from. When the final design has been determined, begin by planting the shade trees in their designated areas. Shrubs and hedges along fences that are intended for privacy should also be plant-- . Should always ! ed. ; .' .. 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