2. Landscaping is a good skill to learn. Someday I might want to landscape my own yard. I have wanted to learn how to landscape.

3. I am not pursuing landscaping as of right now. But later on I might look for some more knowledge in it, but right now I don’t have any more interest in furthering my knowledge in the landscaping felid.

4. This has taught me to be more patient with things. I have gained some skills on how to make a blue print on landscaping a home. It has also gave me a better perception of how landscaping is done.

5. This will become very helpful in the future if I do a landscaping project like the one I created.

6. For my landscaping project I have researched many different landscaping projects.

7. I have learned that there are two different types of retaining walls. Reinforced and normal.

8. I have learned that depending on where you live or what you are doing that there are different types of soil to use. This chart shows what Percent clay or what percent Silt, or percent sand. If you live where there is A lot of rain a sandier soil Would be more ideal.

9. Many plants can't grow in soil that is mostly clay because it is too wet and too compact. Clay soil doesn't allow much space for air because it is so dense. While some plants can grow in clay soil, if you want to plant a garden in dense clay, you'll probably need to add another type of soil. Clay soil is rich in nutrients so many plants can grow in it as long as you add another soil to it.

10. Sand soil has a good drainage system in it, but sometimes water can drain too fast from it. Plants rooted here have trouble absorbing any water. Not good for plants to grow in.

11. Granular soil that is between sand and clay Holds water long enough for plants. Still safely drains away excess. This is the ideal soil for landscaping and gardening. Also known as Loam

12. Adding things such as manure or compost will help loosen your soil and make good drainage. This helps with the soils ability to deliver nutrients to the roots.

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