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Waterfront Landscaping Ideas
Waterfront Landscaping Ideas. Whether you live on a waterfront property or have a vacation home there, you still want the landscape to be beautiful. Knowing the proper way to landscape your property will only add to its aesthetic appeal. It is important to understand different aspects of your space prior to putting your ideas into action.
Whether you live on a waterfront property or have a vacation home there, you still want the landscape to be beautiful. Knowing the proper way to landscape your property will only add to its aesthetic appeal. It is important to understand different aspects of your space prior to putting your ideas into action.
Plants
The type of plants you choose are crucial, and whether you want high-maintenance plants or low-maintenance plants is something to consider. Choose plants native to the area, which have a survival rate higher and longer than non-native plants. Plant screens benefit non-native plants, providing a sort of shelter for plants not as tolerant of adverse weather conditions such as hard rain and high winds. Species that can withstand tough weather conditions, such as bayberry and rugosa rose, should be chosen for spaces closest to the water. Other strong species, such as Eastern red cedar and Japanese white pine, add protection to plants that cannot withstand high wind and water, conditions often associated with waterfront properties.
Lawn
The type of climate by your waterfront property will determine how you care for your lawn. Choose a seed mix that has a higher concentration of turf grasses such as creeping fescue, hard fescue and chewing fescue. These grass varieties require little nitrogen fertilization and have a higher tolerance in areas with dry conditions -- which is important if you plan to plant in sand. At least six inches of topsoil should be applied to sandy soil prior to planting seeds or putting down sod.
Hardscaping
The patio or deck of a waterfront home enhances the entire area, whether your goal is to have a relaxing area, a space for entertaining or a mixture of the two. If you plan to turn the patio or deck area into a relaxing space, hang a hammock between two trees to provide a view of the water while you read or daydream. Choose cool colors, such as blues and greens, that have a calming effect. If your goal is to create an entertainment area, choose colors that include warm, vibrant hues, such as orange and yellow. Build onto your deck if it is small, incorporating different levels that extend near the water, enhancing access to it.
