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How Weather Affects Landscaping
Weather affects landscaping all the time, of course. But here I am referring specifically to bad weather -- and what your options are for dealing with it. The examples I offer concern hurricane damage, soil salinization that can occur after flooding, and a common (albeit relatively minor) problem for many of us in cold climates: a driveway covered with snow. In the articles below I supply some tips for solving problems associated with these bad weather events.
Hurricane Safety Tips
One weather event that frequently affects people who landscape in the Caribbean and the southeastern United States is the hurricane. Consult my reminders in this article to ensure you are prepared for a hurricane. If you live in an area that experiences this type of bad weather often, it behooves you to try to minimize the damage (and, therefore, the costs) that high winds can inflict on your landscaping.
Soil Salinization
Soil salinization refers to an excessive build-up of salts in the soil and presents a huge challenge in landscaping. Salts can be deposited by flooding in coastal areas. I refer to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (a major weather event on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. in 2005) in this article as an example; but the principles I cite can be applied more generally.
Snow Removal Equipment
There is one way in which weather affects landscaping annually -- almost without fail -- in the North. Yes, I am talking about winter and, more specifically, about snow. As a lifelong resident of a snowy region (New England, U.S.), I have spent a lot of time over the years contemplating how to deal with snow, including options for snow removal. Here are my thoughts on the topic.