Johnsons's Garden Centers Text File document - copyright 2002
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Enhance the Beauty of Your Home
February 2001
Jennifer Baldry, Johnson's Landscape Designer

    Landscaping has taken on a whole new importance for my husband and
me as we celebrate our one-year anniversary in our first home.

    As we try to make our own landscaping decisions, I can't help but
think about homeowners who don't have a design background or plant
knowledge. All the questions can be so overwhelming. Just how much of
the yard do we want to devote to lawn? Should we keep or remove the
existing trees in the front yard? What about bed shapes and sizes? Then
there's the task of trying to choose between all the varieties of plant
material.

    Landscaping is such an important, but often overlooked, step in home
ownership. It frames the beautiful picture that is your home as well as
hides any architectural blemishes.

    Whether you have recently purchased a new home or have finally
decided to update the yard of an established home, developing a master
plan is the first critical step in creating a successful landscape.

    If your background is not in design/horticulture or if you like to
dabble in planting but need a little help, the best place to begin the
process is with a Landscape Design Service.

    Johnson's Garden Center's Landscape Design and Installation
department offers design consultations tailored to meet the needs of
every homeowner. Working with a designer allows the homeowner the
opportunity to express their likes, dislikes and concerns without being
bogged down by details.

    Issues such as a plant's full-growth potential, exposure and
maintenance are paramount to the success of the landscape. Our designers
have the training and practical experience to process those details into
a plan that is not only beautiful, but functional. It's our job to
design creative solutions for problem areas as well as enhance the
beauty of your home.