Lessons in Landscaping: Common mistakes that can defeat your design

摘要

Working with living systems like landscapes always involves an element of surprise. Sometimes the surprises are good: the perennials you planted last year came back despite an unusually harsh winter. Sometimes the surprises are not so good: drought conditions and water restrictions wipeout thirsty perennials. Some problems develop as a result of weather events, surging pest populations or other factors beyond your control. But there are many problems that you can manage, minimize or even prevent by applying appropriate installation and management practices. Knowledge is the first step. Here are 10 common mistakes in landscaping that often lead to serious problems, and specific suggestions for preventing these problems by designing and installing landscapes that are predisposed to long-term success.