FIVE QUICK TIPS FOR THAT PERFECT LAWN

There is this house in the neighborhood with the lawn that looks like a million dollars how can I get the same results with out going broke in the process?

Creating and cultivating a stunning landscaping is not easy. Obviously there are some key questions you need to ask yourself before you take on the project.

 1. Will I be doing the work myself or will I work with a landscape professional?

 2. If I do it myself, can I commit to the hours needed to maintain it throughout the year.

 3. Should I work with a professional to do the initial plantings and then take over the maintenance?

 4. What kind of plantings will compliment my house?

I am sure there are more concerns you will have to address as you develop your landscaping plan?

Here are Five Quick Tips to the Perfect Lawn that you can implement right now.

1. Don't ignore harmful trees, plants and weeds.

  Depending upon your locale some weeds can overtake your yard and destroy the grass.  Common weeds, like crabgrass, dandelions, nut sedge and chickweed, are easy to control when detected early.

2. Don't neglect pest control.

  Ignoring the signs of pests and pest related blight results in a ruined lawn.  Cinch bugs, sod web worms and army worms destroy yards.  Moles undermine the top lays of soil in search of food leaving behind a rutted lawn surface.   Unchecked these pest will make short work of your landscaping.

3. Poor planting plan.

  What to plant and what not to plant is critical at this juncture.  Factors to consider are sunlight, soil type and irrigation and drainage when selecting trees, shrubs, and plants.  Another factor for considerations is which plants will thrive in your climate.  When planting make sure to allow for growth of the shrubs and plants.  Crowding is damaging to the overall success of any garden.

4. Excessive mulch and gravel 

  More is not better; it is just more.  When it comes to mulch consider this too much mulch may smother your plants and prohibit water from reaching their roots.  

  Gravel allows water to flow through it quickly.  Sometimes too quickly for plants to absorb the moisture.  If your soil has a strong gravel base, try turning in some mulch to slow down the flow of water and allow the plants to improve water absorption.

5. Don't over commit.

  Creating a beautiful landscape can be rewarding, but do not allow the upkeep of the yard to demand all your time.  Select plantings climate specific to reduce the time you spend caring for your landscaping. Doing so will enable you to enjoy the beauty surrounding you.