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Landscaping Ideas for Kentucky

    Wooded Areas

    • When your land includes wooded areas, the main problems you face are lower light levels and competition with trees. Trees' extensive root systems can rob other plants of nutrients and water. The tree roots may make it difficult to dig sufficiently deep to plant. Try groundcover plants in locations where planting is problematic. Plant in a pattern that will allow room to spread and these hardy specimens will multiply on their own, saving you the hassle of trying to work around tree roots. Thyme, vervain and crownvetch are among many low-growing options, while daylilies can reach 4 feet high and offer large, bright flowers in summer.

    Shady Hillsides

    • Shady hillsides can be difficult to plant because of the effect of runoff, which can wash away the dirt that anchors roots and which provides the nutrients they need to survive. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center recommends grasses because their roots will hold soil in place. The center's suggestions for partial shade include inland sea oats, Virginia wild rye and sideoats grama. In a very wet location, the center recommends ebony spleenwort or Christmas fern.

    Open Land

    • Kentucky also features open, rolling hills. If you are fortunate enough to enjoy a sunny lawn, you have one advantage many people don't-- generous hours of sunlight. Most of the showiest flowers require several hours of full sun a day and in return supply color, interest and fragrance. Consider several beds of flowers such as roses, iris and petunia. To provide easier access and reduce the possibility of disruption to mowing and maintenance, locate your beds along the edges of driveways and paths.

      The addition of one or two large tree varieties will help cut down on cooling costs for your home and can reduce wind issues. The Denver County Extension Master Gardener reminds homeowners that tree choice and placement are important parts of the decision-making process. Plant storm resistant trees, using evergreens to block winds on the west and north sides and deciduous trees to shade the east, south and west sides of homes.

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