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Define Your Landscaping With Fresh Planting Services

There are many elements to developing and maintaining a beautiful landscape. At Nature's Image Inc, we take care of them all. However, there's nothing we love quite as much as making things grow through new plantings on your property.


Almost all landscape design relies on planting some type of plant, tree, or shrub. The trick is to find the best plants to match your property and your personal style. We work with a wide range of plants to make sure we have the best options for your needs.


When picking plants, we consider:


  • Height
  • Size
  • Color
  • Texture
  • Fragrance
  • Seasonal display


Keep reading to find out more about your options. We like to use a combination of plants to create a dynamic, individualized, and beautiful impact on your yard.


We can buy the plants for you, or we can work with plants you've purchased on your own. If you want to go shopping, we can suggest the best local nurseries to visit. We can even transplant your favorite plants from one location to another. Transplants require care and precision or the root structure may be damaged and the replanting could fail.


Check out the links below to visit some of our favorite local growers and nurseries!

Cavano's Perennials The Perennial Farm SiteOne Manor View Farm Balbikow

Add Color With Perennials, Annuals, and Bulbs

If you're looking to add color and variety to your landscaping, plants are vital. When picking the best plants, you'll want to consider three different options. By selecting a combination of the three, your garden's growth can be vibrant all year long.


Perennials


Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving. When you plant perennials, they'll come back each year. In many cases, they'll even grow and expand as the years go by. This makes them more cost-effective and lower-maintenance. Perennials can include flowers, shrubs, ornamental grasses, ferns, groundcovers, and vines.


Some of our most popular perennials include purple coneflower, black-eyed Susan, and hostas. However, there are many other options to consider. We'll talk to you about the look and feel you crave, and we'll come up with the best planting recommendations.


Annuals


Annual plants add drama to your landscape with beautiful blooms and bursts of color. Many annuals peak in the spring for early color when your perennials are still coming back to life. However, annuals will not come back year after year. This means you'll have to plant them again to see the same results after the winter.


Some annuals are self-seeding, which means you may get new growth next year. Popular annuals include marigolds, impatiens, petunias, and geraniums.


Bulbs


Some plants grow from bulbs, which can be fully planted underground. Bulbs can be annuals, perennials, or even biennials. Spring bulbs include tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. Summer bulbs can feature gladiolus and lilies. There are also fall bulbs such as crocus and cyclamen.

Update Your Greenery With Fresh Sodding

If you want instant results with your lawn, then sod is the way to go. When good turf is installed and cared for, you can have a lush lawn in three weeks! At Nature's Image Inc, we work with sod for cool and warm season grasses.


To ensure the best results, we install your sod within 24 hours of harvesting. Before installation, it's important to check the soil pH and kill any existing weeds or grass. We'll tile and grade the area to promote optimal drainage, and we'll add any soil amendments as necessary. It's a good idea to till and water the area.


Then, when we've laid the sod, we'll explain the proper care instructions to you. The sod should not be walked on for two weeks, and regular watering is essential. When watering, do it slowly to prevent runoff. The ground should be damp, but it should not be muddy at any time. You should even avoid pet traffic.


The sod should be watered every morning and night for two weeks or more. The need for watering will depend on the temperature and rainfall. After three weeks, your sod should be rooted and require much less care.


However, if your sod is planted in the spring, you'll want to give it extra attention during any summer dry spells. If the sod is turning brown, it could be suffering from drought stress, which can be fixed with extra water.

Revitalize Your Landscape With New Shrubs

Your landscape exists in three dimensions. While sod and plants often sit close to the ground, you can start to look up with the right shrubs for your landscape. At Nature's Image Inc, we have extensive knowledge of the best local shrubs, and we'll help you pick, plant, and maintain the right ones for your property.


We consider the shrub for hardiness, sun exposure, flowering, water requirements, pest and fungus resistance, maintenance, and size. We'll also look at what you want the plant to do. Ornamental shrugs are going to be different than shrubs chosen for shade or privacy.


When planting shrubs, it's important to look at the property holistically. We'll make sure the shrubs aren't too close to other plants or structures. This protects your structures, and it also gives your shrubs the best chance at growth.

Give Your Landscape Height With Trees

When considering trees for your landscaping, there are several things to remember. First, you want to choose trees that are suited for your environment. They should be hardy enough to survive in Maryland's winters, and you'll want to consider the soil conditions, light exposure, and property size.


However, you'll also want to consider your purpose for the tree. When you're designing your landscaping, trees should be chosen with extreme care based on what you want the tree to do. Will it be planted for shade? Are you hoping to get some privacy? Defining the tree's purpose will help you pick the best one.


Privacy trees are dense and tall, and they usually grow fast. They can be planted at the edge of the property to block the view from neighbors or busy roads. Privacy trees even help mute noise. Arborvitae is a great choice for privacy.


If you're looking for shade, you'll want something that grows quickly and spreads far. You might consider oaks, red maple, weeping willow, river birch, tulip poplar, hybrid poplars, and more. Trust Nature's Image Inc to pick the best one.


Finally, if you're looking for an ornamental accent tree, then you'll probably want a smaller tree. These trees could bloom or bear fruit. They might also have distinctive trucks or foliage. You'll want to find a tree that is suited to your yard and works in Maryland's climate.

Landscape Contractors You Can Trust

Clearly, there are many options for your landscape. If you're not sure what to plant or where to plant it, don't worry! At Nature's Image Inc, we have over 30 years of experience. We'll work with you to find the right landscaping solutions.


You can count on us to deliver real results. We've been serving Baltimore, MD and all of Harford County since 2002. We are affiliated with NALP, and we care about you and your plants. Fill out our online form to request a service today!

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