I was reading your responses to some of the posts.
Maybe you can help me I would like to get the services of a landscape designer to design and provide me with a plant list for the fron of my house. In the back we have replaced 75% of the grass and laid flagstone. I planted a Jane magnolia tree and two skyrocket Junipers plus a Japanese maple. I am thinking of moving the Magnolia tree and replacing it with a linden because I want to block the neighbour house from my view.
I have looked around at Sheridan, Humber and Reeves and they all vary greatly with their landscape designing fees.
Who would you recommend?
What is your suggestion about moving the Magnolia and replacing it with a Linden tree?
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Hi Cracka,
My apologies at being awol for a while - this is a busy time! I just read your questions so here are my thoughts.
A Magnolia will get to be about 20 feet in height and almost the same in width. With a linden you are looking at about 40 feet in height but with a straight trunk for the first 10 feet or so at maturity. If your neighbours are above you and the trunk isn't an issue, go for the move. If however they are on the same grade as you, I'd stay with the magnolia with its large, shrubby appearance. It will provide much more privacy.
As far as moving the magnolia, there really isn't a great time and if you are in the same area as I am (southern Ontario), it may be too late for a spring move. Doing so in the fall is not my choice at all - the roots may not establish enough before the winter sets in. Moving in the spring (before the flower buds really swell - mine are showing pink now) brings the issue of losing the blossom but it is a choice that would be better for the plant than going into the winter with no roots.
Landscaper wise, well, there are many options for you. I personally like the idea of going with an independant landscape designer vs. going with a garden centre landscape program. Having worked with both of the above, I've always found that you will get a much better design for your yard with someone who does nothing else than do landscaping. They generally do everything from draw up the design, give you great ideas on what to plant and even can book someone to come in to do the work.
Hope this helps!
Kerryen