Snow storms, including the one that struck the East Coast of the United States near the end of 2010, can create havoc on the landscape and flower yards. Trees are broken and damaged; bushes have suffered damages from heavy snowfalls; perennials that weren't cut back are iced up. As you survey the damages, you should recognize that not everything is a negative.The following are just a few things to think about as you prepare your clean-up strategy for when the weather warms.

Fallen limbs - If you do not currently have a brush stack but have room for one in the back of your backyard, I highly advise that you start developing one, specifically if you are an enthusiast of wildlife. I have a brush stack that has actually ended up being house to wild rabbits, too, which stick close to it and away from my flower, veggie, and herb landscapings. Brush piles are not pretty, I admit; nevertheless, you can camouflage them by planting some attractive shrubs in front of them.

Another thing that you can do with some of the fallen limbs is to make a feeder for your birds. This is not as hard as it might sound. Just take a substantial limb, cut one end so that it has a reasonably even surface area, and place an eyehook into completion of the limb. Hang it from a tree or from a deck or pergola utilizing either wire or some kind of rope. Smear the limb with peanut butter. Your birds will like it!

Downed trees - There is a fairly big pine tree in my backyard that has actually been in danger of boiling down since we moved into this house 4-5 years back. It finally caught the 2009 snowstorm. The upper half of the tree broke from the weight of snow and is now laying in the lawn. This part of the tree will be included to the brush pile that is-- easily-- right next to it. The rather tall-- and dead-- area of trunk will be left standing. Rather of cutting that down, I am leaving it for as long as it will represent the woodpeckers. Woodpeckers want to excavate nesting cavities in dead trees; and I am specific that the downy, hairy, and red-bellied woodpeckers will appreciate this tree. [See Bird Watching posts on: Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, and Red-Bellied Woodpecker]

Frozen perennials - There are a great deal of perennials that I do not cut down at the end of the season; i.e., 'Autumn Joy' sedums, coneflowers, and various herbs. The heavy snowfalls did not do them any favors, yet I have actually observed birds nibbling on whatever seeds that appear to remain. The perennials will, for that reason, stay uncut until spring when it is time for them to begin their brand-new growth.

Do not think that a snowstorm has completely ruined your lawn. It has simply re-shaped it. Utilize the harm that has actually been caused to your advantage. Likewise keep in mind that snow offers your flowerbeds a good warm blanket plus the included moisture is constantly appreciated.

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Fallen limbs - If you do not already have a brush pile but have space for one in the back of your yard, I highly recommend that you begin developing one, particularly if you are a fan of wildlife. I have a brush stack that has ended up being home to wild rabbits, too, which stick close to it and away from my flower, veggie, and herb gardens. Brush piles are not quite, I admit; however, you can camouflage them by planting some attractive shrubs in front of them. Not just does it conceal my brush stack, the smell is tasty, too. Woodpeckers like to excavate nesting cavities in dead trees; and I am particular that the downy, hairy, and red-bellied woodpeckers will value this tree.