Abstract

MOLL, G. and D. GANGLOFF. 1984. Blueprint for spring tree planting. Am. Forests 90(3): 13-16.

For the purposes of this article, we have illustrated a sample yard that allows for many planting options. If you lived in this house, you would probably like to block the view of your northwest neighbor’s fence, shed, and compost pile; provide some shade for your patio area; provide privacy from the road; and protect the house from prevailing winter winds. While still in the planning stage, you should also incorporate checklist items into your projects — it just makes sense to get the most from your landscaping, while keeping maintenance to a minimum. With the proper placement of your planting, you can meet all the above needs with just two separate plantings. One directly northwest of the house will hide the neighbor’s unsightly yard and at the same time will block your patio from the neighbor’s view. A second planting of deciduous shade trees to the south and east of the house will provide for summer shade over the patio area and part of the house.

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