Hire a crew to clear the weeds before you begin your project.
Don't finalize your plans until the entire area is cleared and you can see the area clearly.
Use rocks to battle erosion.
We brought in stepping stones not only for interest but to make it easier to walk through the garden
We removed a plum tree because it has black knot disease and replaced it with a huge Yaupon holly
They had great plants and shrubs, but a few needed to be relocated in better spots. Among them: a small anise tree, mondo grass and swamp jasmine.
We added plants that will do well in a woodland, shade garden including heuchera, astilbe, ferns including Autumn, Dixie Wood and Southern Shield.
We added three trellises to plant more jasmine
We installed a new bird feeder to replace the old one
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Dollars and Sense We saved money by reusing some existing plants and planted 13 different plants in hardiness zone 7. The most expensive plant we used was the Yaupon Holly at $120 each. The least expensive plant was the Cast Iron Plant at $4.50 each. Plant prices may vary by zone.
Sensible Gardening Products These are the tools and garden supplies used on our project by Walter and the DIY team and also given to the homeowners to help care for their new landscape:
Wheelbarrow contents
Ames hoe (www.ames.com)
Deer Off
Green Light Super Bloom
Fiskars knee pads (www.Fiskars.com)
Fiskars hedge Shears (www.Fiskars.com)
Fiskars hose (www.Fiskars.com)
Fiskars loppers (www.Fiskars.com)
Fiskars Uproot (weed and root remover) (www.Fiskars.com)
Fiskars pruners (www.Fiskars.com)
MasterGuard gloves
Messenger (plant food)
Miracle-Gro 9-piece Planting Set (www.miraclegro.com)
Yard Glove Trellises by: Wrought Iron Collections Chatham Trellis, Border Concepts, Inc.
Gardening by Zip Code If you're looking to start a gardening project but don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.
