Transforming challenging urban spaces into beautiful native landscapes is what we do best at Lake Effect Garden & Design! 🌱 In this video, John Cleese takes you step-by-step through the process of designing a Hell Strip garden—the notoriously tough-to-plant area between sidewalks and streets. If you’re dealing with compact soil, salt from winter snow, or tight urban spaces, this video is packed with solutions and inspiration.
What’s Covered in This Video:
- Choosing the Right Plants for Hell Strips: Learn about native plants like Bearberry and Prairie Dropseed, which are salt-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for urban areas.
- Designing with Eastern Prickly Pear and Butterfly Weed: Discover how these resilient plants add color, texture, and biodiversity to your landscape while thriving in tough conditions.
- Using Tools for Accurate Design: See how Real Time Landscape Architect software helps map out plant placement, estimate costs, and create visually stunning designs.
- Calculating Costs with Plant Plugs: Learn how to calculate costs accurately using plant plugs, with a simple method based on planting one foot on center. John shows you how to determine the number of plugs needed based on the square footage of your design, ensuring your project stays within budget.
- Creating Low-Maintenance Borders: Learn how to arrange plants like Bearberry for a tidy, polished look that appeals to urban homeowners.
- Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: Discover strategies to maintain proper sight lines for traffic and pedestrians while enhancing curb appeal.
This video also provides actionable advice on planning sustainable gardens that are not only beautiful but also functional for urban environments. Whether you’re designing for a corner lot, a tight space, or a high-traffic area, these tips will help you create a resilient and stunning Hell Strip garden.
Why You’ll Love This Video
- Perfect for anyone looking to create eco-friendly, native plant gardens.
- Includes real-world examples of urban landscaping challenges and solutions.
- Provides practical insights for both DIY gardeners and professional landscapers.
- Highlights plant combinations that thrive in compact, salt-affected soils.
If you’ve ever wondered how to design a garden that balances beauty, sustainability, and practicality, this video is a must-watch. Join us as we transform this urban corner into a native plant oasis.
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