The answer is YES! If you are unsure about a plan, or any aspect of the project you should say so. You have the right to have the yard the way YOU want it, not the way some landscaper wants it. It is much easier, and cheaper to change a project before it starts than after it is finished.
As a general rule soft stemmed plants such as Grasses, Daylilies, and Hostas, can be cut back in the fall. Woody plants such as Russian sage, or Butterfly bush, should wait till spring, but before budding.
Full Sun - Receives at least 6 hours of sun a day.
Partial Sun - Receives at least 4 hours of sun a day.
Dappled Shade - Produced by trees and creates a moving pattern of sunlight and shade. This shade allows for the widest range of gardening options for growing both shade- and sun-loving plants.
Open Shade - Created in a north-facing yard for as many feet out as shade is cast by an adjoining wall, fence or building. The distance the shade is cast will vary with the season. This type of shade can be a challenge for growing shade-loving plants in the middle of summer as the hot afternoon and evening sun may cause burning of leaves
Medium Shade - Occurs where open shade is further obscured by trees. Medium shade also occurs under decks and south-facing entrances with no direct sun.
Dense shade - The deepest shade, found where tall walls and fences block all but the narrowest strips of light. Dense shade can also occur under trees with dense foliage such as
Dry shade - Any of the previous shade situations involving mature trees can also be dry shade. Dry shade occurs because most trees are shallow-rooted, removing nutrients and water from nearby plants.
Generally speaking it is best to do it either late Spring or the early Autumn.
Sod is a strip of grass that is ready to be laid, usually coming in the size 3'x6'. Seed is much cheaper; however you have to wait for it to become established, usually at least 3 months.
Sod is a strip of grass that is ready to be laid, usually coming in the size 3'x6'. Seed is much cheaper; however you have to wait for it to become established, usually at least 3 months.
A design professional has a lot of experience with both the softscapes, and hardscapes used in your area. They also have the knowledge to know what plants will work the best in what areas, and what will look the best when it is full grown. Last but certainly not least is that a landscape designer will be able to stop future problems such as drainage.
Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to add value to your home, not to mention the aesthetic value it adds
