The house with a well landscaped lawn looks much better than the one that does not have a well-kept yard. Indeed, the most beautiful home can look awful if the surrounding property is not maintained and landscaped accordingly. Make your landscaping efforts count by following these tips for a beautiful lawn.
The grass in your yard encases your flower beds or other plants like shrubs and trees. Without healthy, bright green grass, your yard can appear to be unkempt despite your efforts of perfected flowerbeds or gardens. Getting grass to grow in those areas of clay or sand can be done by adding top soil and fertilizer. Preparing the soil is the most important step in the greenest and healthiest grass.
Choosing some evergreen plants and trees for your landscape is the best way to keep greenery all year round. You want to plan the landscape that allows you to have beauty even during the coldest time of year. Holly and spruce trees are some of the evergreens you might consider for adding to this winter effect and helping to subdue the dreary look of winter days in your yard.
Planting flowerbeds and watching them grow is awesome fun. However, you should take the time to plan your flowerbeds for making the most of each flowers and its beauty. You want to choose certain colors for some areas while also keeping in mind the height and width of mature plants. You do not want to plant zinnias in a bed with short marigolds because the marigolds will never be seen. Planning around the maturity of flowering plants is always best to get the flowerbeds you want the most.
Controlling weeds and insects is vital for your garden and landscaping efforts to be successful. Broad leaf weeds like dandelion can take necessary nutrients for your grass and other plants. Insects should be sprayed for according to the type of pests you are seeing. You should also make it a habit to rake every season for allowing air to reach grass. Use chopped leaves as a mulch for underneath shrubs.
Caring for your lawn can be a great way to spend the evenings of the summer and spring. Standing back and looking at the great landscape you have created is good feeling. Just always remember to plan ahead for your landscaping efforts and they will go more smoothly.
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