Today’s Tip: Plan(t) Ahead ‣ MyFixitUpLife

By Mark Lawn & Garden Today's Tip

Plan(t) ahead. When designing your landscape and placing plants think about 5 years from now as the plants fill out. A

‣ MyFixitUpLife Plan landscaping in advance — Plan your plants so they have room to grow. This one overgrew the sidewalk.

‣ MyFixitUpLife landscaope planning. — This plant was cut back by the city.

landscape that looks perfect the day it’s put in can be one that’s hard to take care of later.

Mark

A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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