How to Weed Out Your Landscape Wish List

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:WeedOutLandscapeWishList
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How to Weed Out Your Landscape Wish List

Introduction

Too many things on your landscaping wish list can send the price tag soaring to uncomfortable heights. Here a few ways to give your landscape improvement scheme a reality check.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Set a budget for improvements.
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Step Two

Estimate the individual cost of each item on your wish list.
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Step Three

Consider culling list items that don't solve a particular problem such as noise, an unpleasant view or a way to negotiate a steep slope.
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Step Four

Eliminate wish list items that require attributes that your property does not have, such as space, a nice view, or privacy.
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Step Five

Omit any wish list item that runs afoul of legal restrictions.
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Step Six

Strike any item that would use the majority of your budget. Decide whether you can afford this item as well as other items you need or want.
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Step Seven

Make sure each item on your wish list is not a major error in taste.

Overall Things You'll Need

  • Garden Spades
  • Garden Hoses
  • Hoes
  • Gardening Magazines
  • Garden Shears
  • Garden Rakes
  • Garden Trowels
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