Choosing the right Trees for landscaping

Truthfully, you can use any kind of trees for landscaping. Everyone wants something that looks nice. But, why not plant something that serves more than one purpose? Here's a look at some of the multipurpose species.

Fruit-bearing

A fruit-bearing tree will usually flower beautifully in the spring-time, bear fruit in the summer and add color during the fall. Because they lose their leaves in the winter, they can be planted on any side of the house without preventing the sun's warming rays from reaching your home.

Apple, plum, peach and cherry blossoms range from white to brilliant pink in color. As the fruit begins to ripen, you will see a variety of colors. During the fall, you will have orange, yellow or red leaves depending on the variety you choose.

Eating more fruit is good for your health. Having a fruit-bearing tree in your yard makes it easier and less expensive to add these nourishing treats to your daily diet.

For those of you that are butterfly and bird watchers, you will find that you have more to look at. Nothing is more attractive to the creatures than the spring blooms and summer fruit.

Windbreaks

One of the earliest uses of trees for landscaping was to create a windbreak. Depending on where you live, a windbreak might not be something that you need. But, empty wide open spaces and cold winters don't mix. Think about the wind chill last winter and you'll understand what I mean.

In addition to helping keep you warm in the winter, a windbreak serves to protect the other plants around your home by lowering evaporation rates. Less evaporation means less watering.

Evergreens are the best choices to use for windbreaks. You can choose low growing shrubs like boxwoods or fast growing cedars.

Shade

Choosing deciduous trees for landscaping and placing them in the right spots will help keep your house cool in the summer, but won't block out the sun in the winter. It could even help improve the energy efficiency of your home by reducing air conditioner use in the summertime.

CO2 Reduction-O2 Production

Any tree will absorb CO2 and give off O2 or oxygen. Planting one is something that you can do to help fight global warming, while beautifying your home.

Whether you choose deciduous or evergreen, you are doing something good for the planet when you use trees for landscaping. Your friendly neighborhood landscape designer will have more green ideas.

All About Outdoor Lighting

Ask any landscape architect and they'll tell you that well chosen and situated outdoor lighting is essential to all-season enjoyment of your garden.
When carefully planned and installed, outdoor lighting can transform your property at night, turning trees, buildings and other landscape features into dramatic focal points. Lighting is also essential for safety along paths and walkways, and around decks, patios, and stairs.
If you are doing research on lighting products or want to know more about lighting your property to its best advantage.
Low voltage lighting is a type of landscape lighting that uses 12 volt electrical instead of the 120 volts delivered by regular household current. These 12-volt systems do not require an electrician to install which makes them safe, easy to work with, and thus popular with homeowners.
Another benefit is that light fixtures can be added and adjusted while the system is plugged in and turned on. Low voltage landscape lighting kits are generally affordable and available in most hardware and building centers. That said, professionally installed and designed low voltage systems using higher grade components will give you lasting satisfaction that stands the test of time.

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At Volterra we can help transform that ordinary yard into a terrific one. We specialize in helping Los Angles County residents attain the kind of beautiful properties they’ve always dreamed of and are renowned throughout the region for our commitment to quality and outstanding service.

When you hire Volterra to improve your landscape lighting, we’ll work alongside you to insure that your landscape looks exactly the way you envisioned it would. After all, it’s your yard and should look just the way you want it to.

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