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6 Common Landscaping Problems

  • Perla Irish
  • September 16, 2019
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  1. Landscaping Problems in California
  2. Erosion
    1. Factors Involved in Soil Erosion
    2. Possible Solutions
  3. Wetlands (Swamps)
    1. Factors Involved in the Formation of Swamps
    2. Possible Solutions
  4. Rocky Land
    1. Factors Involved in the Formation of Rocky Land
    2. Possible Solutions
  5. Overgrowth of Mushrooms
    1. Factors Involved in the Overwhelming Growth of Mushrooms
    2. Possible Solutions
  6. Heavy Shading
    1. Possible Solutions
  7. Eroding
    1. Factors Involved in Eroding
    2. Possible Solutions

For the last 25 years, everyone has seen the growing problems of climate and landscaping in almost every part of the world. And California is no different.

Although a research study shows entirely different facts, i.e., Californians love to do landscaping as their favorite pastime, which is why the popularity of urban agriculture has witnessed a rise in many cities across California.

Some of the issues are region-specific, but some are quite the same as in other countries. Additionally, you may need a professional consultant to help resolve most of the problems. Let’s discuss the top six problematic issues that we come across in the Californian landscaping process.

Landscaping Problems in California


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  1. Erosion

Erosion is one of the most common landscaping problems in California and almost every other country. A leading source states that it is getting costly for Canadian farmers to deal with soil erosion. Each year it costs around a whopping $3 billion. So, what can be done?

Professionals come with incredible manageable solutions. But obviously, it can’t reverse the damage which has been done already.

Factors Involved in Soil Erosion

  • Climatic changes
  • Hydrological developments
  • Topographic effects
  • Geological effects
  • Socioeconomic condition of human society
  • A combination of all the factors mentioned above

Possible Solutions

  • The crop rotation process should be done occasionally to prevent the land from further damage. It also helps in making your soil more fertile.
  • Construct an up-sized structure for plants. It helps in stabilizing the plant’s life and fertilizes the soil around them.
  • Areas having this problem already should take a little extra care. Construct specialized pipelines and drainage systems to prevent the land from further damage.
  • Create awareness about it in society, especially in the farming community.
  1. Wetlands (Swamps)

Wetlands or commonly known as ‘Swamps’ grow almost under every possible climate except Antarctica. According to Science Direct, the entire area of wetlands vary between 560 million to 1.2 billion.

It is a piece of land that is saturated or filled with water. Full water swamps consist of either freshwater or saltwater.

Additionally, swamps serve as a vast reservoir and a sponge for our earth because of its absorbing capability of rainwater. Not only this, but it benefits the environment too by working as a coastline.

Factors Involved in the Formation of Swamps

  • Some are formed due to flooding.
  • Some wetlands were small ponds or lakes earlier which then expanded by the overgrowth of shrubs.

Possible Solutions

  • An unregulated water balance may result in constant flooding. It seeps back in the ground and causes the overgrowth of swamps.
  • Vegetation problems slow the process of water flow. It provides a barrier to healthy landscaping activity.
  • Harsh and transformed chemical compounds take away all the nutrients from the earth.
  • Poor environmental conditions also affect them severely.
  1. Rocky Land

The rocky slope or land area is a critical problem when landscaping. It creates a great hindrance to your garden’s growth. It only suits the establishment of a natural-looking rocky patch inside the garden.

Factors Involved in the Formation of Rocky Land

It comes through nature’s formation. There are no external factors involved in it.

Possible Solutions

  • You may use the rocky part at one side of the garden for a natural-looking waterfall, etc.
  • You can use a grading tractor to flatten the rocky area.
  1. Overgrowth of Mushrooms

Many parts of California offer great conditions for mushroom growth. Unfortunately, the fungi can quickly become uncontrollable. It is probably because of the extra usage of fungicides.  Not only this, but their deep roots impact the soil and land area severely. To get rid of it, one must pull out the entire mushroom.

Factors Involved in the Overwhelming Growth of Mushrooms

The abundance of such fungi food sources such as animal waste and rotting plants.

Possible Solutions

  • Eliminate the habit of over-irrigation. Mushrooms grow best in heaps of water.
  • Clear out the plant’s surroundings. As soon as it gets enough air, the water will get absorbed sooner.
  • Add nitrogen fertilizer to eliminate the overwhelming mushroom growth process.
  • Clean up pet waste from the plant’s surroundings.
  1. Heavy Shading

One of the main factors affecting the normal landscaping process is the growing of grass under shade. It creates severe harmful effects. Some of them are as follows:

  • It results in a lack of adequate amount of plant nutrients in the grass.
  • A shortage of moisture has been observed during summers.
  • No sunlight means incomplete growth and nutritional power.

Possible Solutions

  • Grow shade-tolerant plants for your garden.
  • Don’t cover the existing tree roots with more than 1 inch of soil. Otherwise, the plants may suffocate.
  • Don’t plant closer than 12 inches near the trunk. It may cause serious growth barriers.
  • Take extra care of oaks, magnolias, and maples as these are highly sensitive plants.
  • You may seek out help from Aronson Landscape Company for this matter. They fully understand the Golden State’s Commercial Landscape Design and Maintenance, in Sacramento, CA. Without a doubt, their team of professionals and experts will come up with the best possible solution.
  1. Eroding

Eroding is a natural process involving the combination of rock and soil. It is formed when this composite loosens up from the earth’s surface and moves around to different locations. It happens due to the sliding of mountains, hills, valleys, rivers, etc.

Factors Involved in Eroding

  • Atmospheric precipitation
  • Changing temperatures of wind and air
  • Air humidity
  • Solar radiation

Possible Solutions

  • You may terrace or flat the eroding slope with boulders.
  • Start using layers of deep-rooted plants, shrubs, and grass to prevent the situation.
  • Don’t use plastic, trash, straw, over the garden’s grass. It destabilizes the ground level.
  • You may create some barriers across the incoming passage of water flow for better results.
  • Add a stair to step-up the eroding slope.
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Perla Irish

Perla Irish, who is more familiarly known as Irish, is the Content Manager at livingbitsandthings.com. She loves following trends around home and garden, interior design and digital marketing. Through this blog, Irish wants to share information and help readers solve the problems they are experiencing.

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