These ideas for landscaping Nottingham front yards may not appeal to some but they are definitely worth considering. Here they are:

1. If you have green fingers get rid of the lawn and grow some vegetables instead. It may not look as pretty but then you don’t have the problem of mowing the lawn – although the vegetables will still need watering and looking after. It’s actually good for the soul. In any case the lawn was originally a symbol of wealth – by growing grass they could show others how wealthy they were by not needing to grow vegetables. Growing your own organic vegetables taste better and fresher than the ones from the supermarket. You may not be able to survive on them all the year round if you have a large family but nonetheless you will save money and be environmentally friendly to boot.

2. You can form a tree lattice by planting young trees one or two feet apart. They must be angled towards each other and then weave the trees together similar to the design called the Belgium doublet. This design is mainly achieved by intertwining the trees and tying them where they cross. To make sure they will grow together a little bark will have to be shaved off.

3. Shaping and pruning live tree trunks into desired shapes. This practice has been around for many centuries and is called arborsculpture. This seems to be making a comeback and is back in fashion all around the world. Many shapes can be designed from chairs to gazebos to bridges and boats and strange as it may seem these shapes will grow together when grafting is done right as in the tree lattice structure mentioned previously. They can become powerful works of garden art and can help lift the spirit when landscaping Nottingham gardens.

4. Fruit trees can be planted eg. Apple, pear, plum which can help give character to the garden as well as provide ample fruit when in season which is good for the family budget. There is also very little maintenance apart from pruning now and then.

5. Rocks and stones can be used in many ways for a low maintenance garden. There is no weeding or watering involved. Its best to blend different types of rocks and stones in various shapes and sizes so that they blend in with the overall design of the house and complement its features.

Landscaping Nottingham front yards is not as difficult as it may seem. You just need to take the first step and do a little everyday and before you know it you will have a great looking front yard.