How to Landscape With Golf Plants

Dig numerous 6-inch holes throughout the golf course to obtain soil pH ranges. Every course has different soil pH ranges that must match the pH range required for each plant. For example, rose bushes should be planted in acidic soils with a pH around 6.5. By collecting soil samples and conducting tests, you are able to identify the areas that can support the landscaping plants you want to grow.

Walk around the golf course with a map of the course. Mark the areas where there are unsightly structures such as railroad sidings or sheds. It is important to hide these structures with tall plants or dense foliage.

Place plants to establish the boundaries of the course. Oftentimes, golfers are confused about where the course begins and ends, especially if the course is in a residential neighborhood with yards extending to the course. You may want to use small ornamental trees or shrubbery to define the line.

Place trees in the background to give golfers a hint of where the line of play is on the course. Trees such as pine trees not only promote a serene backdrop, but they also direct golfers to the hole.

Set plants in irregular intervals and use uneven numbers of plants to avoid producing a boring course. One of the greatest benefits of playing a well-landscaped golf course is the natural elements that surprise you at every turn. Mix up the course by using plants that grow at varying heights next to each other, such as a large Douglas fir next to a smaller dogwood.

Install flower beds that give bursts of color to the course. A completely green course can become monotonous for golfers. Use a wide range of flowers that have different blooming times for a colorful course throughout the year.