Improving your property with a well-designed landscape is an exciting prospect. It’s also a lucrative one. A landscape installation can increase your home’s value. Experts say that you can raise your property’s value anywhere from five to 12 percent. But this will depend on the type of work that is done.
There are other benefits to landscaping. A beautiful outdoor space can bring joy, relaxation and peace. You can also design it so it can be an extension of your living space. The latter has been very important since the pandemic started.
Landscaping is a never-ending project though. The trees and plants you have on your property will need constant care. Any features or lighting elements also need proper maintenance. This article will discuss how and why you should care for your tree, shrub and plant installations.
A landscape installation refers to any addition done to your property. Here are the most common ones you’ll see:
One of the main causes of landscape problems is improper watering. Doing too little or too much will have consequences. You should learn when to water your plants. A strategy many gardeners use is the finger test. You stick a finger into the soil. If it clings to your finger, then the ground is moist. You don’t have to water the plant quite yet.
Another rule to remember is that trees need more water during summer. Water them twice a week when it’s hot. You only need to water them once a week when the temperatures are cooler. You should also group together plants with similar watering needs.
Ponds, fountains, or small waterfalls are amazing additions to any garden. Whatever landscape installation you have will need regular maintenance. Always remove any leaves floating on the water. Clean pumps and filters twice a month to prevent clogs. It’s important that they’re 100% operational. You want the water to always be moving and fresh. This will prevent mosquitoes and other pests from breeding.
Adding mulch or new turf is a key component of landscape maintenance. But before you do that, it’s essential that you aerate first. The soil becomes compact over time. This makes it hard for the ground to absorb air and moisture. It causes poor plant growth. The grass in your yard also becomes thin. Loosening up the soil allows nutrients to penetrate it. The ground absorbs water better. Removing plugs of soil or turning it over is the best way to aerate it.
Every landscaped yard will need extensive cleaning. This is often scheduled during the spring and autumn. Deep cleaning is more than mowing the lawn or trimming plants. Some specialized jobs are also done during this time, like mulching and pruning trees. This is also the time to add fertilizer to the lawn. Plants are either replanted or prepared for cooler weather. You should consider hiring your landscaper to do these tasks. They have the manpower and skill to see it through.
Maintaining your garden or outdoor area takes time and dedication. But it’s also rewarding. Here’s why you should do regular maintenance:
Landscaping can change your yard in a wonderful way. Landscape Improvements can make that happen for you. We are Florida’s premiere landscaping company. We’ve been in the business for three decades and have the expertise to back our claim. We do residential and commercial landscaping. We also offer arbor care and install paving and irrigation systems. You can reach us at 336-999-3385 or at info@landscapeimprovementsfl.com.
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