Transform Your Yard with Shrub Removal

Many people believe they need to invest thousands of dollars into renovating their yards, but this is simply untrue. Yard renovations can be incredibly simple and even easy to do! With a little bit of time, research, and effort your yard can be quickly and easily transformed. The first step to getting things started is removing anything that is old, dead, or doesn’t fit your vision of your yard, and shrub removal is often the easiest place to start.

Benefits Of Shrub Removal

Not only can removing old shrubs improve the image of your yard, but it can also improve the health and safety of your landscaping overall. In many cases when looking to have a tree or shrub removed, it is often old and diseased, or possibly even dead. These plants present a hazard to your other landscaping, as diseases can easily spread to nearby plants, or those that share a root system. A shrub that became overgrown and subsequently died is also a hazard. When large plants are dead they are no longer structurally sound enough to support their own weight. They could fall onto your house, other plants nearby, or even a person. Beyond that, dead shrubbery can pose a fire hazard. While a lightning strike is unlikely, it’s possible that some careless guest or passerby could toss a lit cigarette butt nearby, and with a shrub that has been dead for a while, this could create a fire that quickly becomes unmanageable and dangerous. When dealing with these sorts of situations, shrub removal is really the safest option.

Perhaps your shrub isn’t overgrown, diseased, or dead. Maybe it just doesn’t fit with the aesthetic of your yard in the way you would like. While not entirely necessary, starting with a blank slate is often a desire among homeowners looking to elevate and update their yards. Removing a shrub can create a beautiful open space for something brand new and fresh to really tie your yard together.

What To Plant after Shrub Removal

If the latter is your desire, there are a lot of options when it comes to replacing an old plant. Now that your yard has the square footage open, the world is your oyster, so to speak. The main question you will need to ask yourself will be what is your vision for your yard, and how much space will you need to achieve it? once you have made that determination, the following list of ideas may help you spark some creativity for your space!

Planting New Shrubbery

If you liked the placement of the last shrub, but not the shrub itself, consider replacing it with something else. Perhaps you had an evergreen bush, but you would really love something that flowers. In this case consider options like Hydrangeas, Azaleas, Honey Suckle, or even roses to brighten up your space. For those looking for something with a little less upkeep, perhaps a Cypress, Juniper or even the Persian Shield would be more suited to your style.

Plant New Grass

For those who tend towards minimalism, simply replacing the soil and replanting grass may be the way to go. This could be beneficial if the shrubbery you had removed had grown crowded, or was choking off the view of your yard or other landscaping. Replacing the plants with some nice open space can make your yard feel more welcoming and lively, instead of closed off.

Build Raised Beds

If you have a truly green thumb, raised beds may be the best and most exciting choice. These beds can be made of a variety of materials such as wood, corrugated steel, bricks, and more. These beds are excellent for growing fruits, vegetables, or specially cultivated flowers.  Raised beds have a longer growing season, and soil conditions can be controlled easier than regular planting beds.

Pathways and Patios

Maybe the goal of your new landscaping project is not to add more plants, but instead to add more features for you and your family to enjoy. Shrub removal can open up enough space to add new pavers, gravel, or stones to your yard to completely transform it. Adding a walkway through your yard can create interest and depth, as well as cut down on the amount of space that will need to be mowed. Patios serve similar functions, but create a new space to lounge and relax with guests or family.

Water Features

Finally, adding water features, while sometimes pricey, can really elevate your yard overall. Perhaps you are only looking to add a small garden fountain. This is an easy and elegant addition to any space, and with the space left over from the shrub removal, it should easily fit. Or, if you have removed a large number of shrubs and have a taste for something a little more luxe, maybe an in-ground pool is the way for you. whatever end of the spectrum you fall on, water features are always a hit.

Ready To Fall In Love With Your Yard Again?

LTRC Tree is here to make your landscaping dreams a reality, with just the click of a button. Shrub removal can be a tricky business, but we have specialists just for the job. Our highly trained and certified arborists know how to safely and carefully treat, prune and remove trees when necessary. Call us today for a free consultation!