Summer is the time when people enjoy the beautiful outdoors! And when their landscaping is beautiful, they enjoy their time outdoors even more. However, a beautiful landscape does not happen without some planning and work. Our professional Cincinnati landscaper team has identified 4 summer landscaping tips based on our professional experience.
Watering
Watering is important because all plant life including trees require water not only for survival but also for their beauty. The key to effective watering is watering less frequently – but watering more deeply. The soil will nourish the roots better if the soil stays wet. Just watering the surface of a yard or garden will not maintain the landscaping.
Emitter hoses laid in the flower beds are ideal for a thorough watering of plants. A great yard care tip is an automated sprinkler system, which is great for watering grass, or a manually activated sprinkler can also be used. A timer can be attached to the hose bib which will control the amount of watering which relieves the homeowner of the responsibility of watching the watering time. Timers can also be set to water on specific days, which makes traveling easier.
Fertilization and Weed Killing
This is an important landscaping tip. Fertilization is the key to achieving beautiful flowers and lush grass. Keep in mind that every grass type has unique fertilizer requirements, and that lawn fertilization is needed throughout the season. Flowers and shrubs also have unique requirements. A special fertilizer is available for increasing flower blooms, and this can make flower beds look very attractive quickly.
Most fertilizers work best when watered in immediately after they are applied. It is important to apply a pre-emergence weed killer in the spring to prevent weeds and particularly crabgrass from taking over the yard. A number of hand held weed spraying products are available to use if the weeds do start to grow. These products are best suited for spot treatment. Don’t forget about fertilizing the trees because they need nutrients to develop good growth and beautiful leaves.
Mowing
Set the mower blade to cut the grass at the proper height. The grass will be damaged if it is cut too short, and it will also be mostly brown in color. Mow the grass in the coolest part of the day. Grass should be edged without scalping it to prevent weeds from growing in exposed soil.
Check The Lawn For Insect Infestation
Lawns can be attacked by grubs and other insects, and they can destroy a yard. There are visible signs of this problem. Look for dark patches of grass or brown circles in the grass. Dig a few inches into any area that may be attacked and see if grubs or insects are visible. If some are found, then take them to a landscaping professional for examination and for getting the product to eliminate them.
Success!
Following these summer landscaping tips provided by the experienced Cincinnati landscape professionals at Tree Images will help achieve the landscape that will be the envy of the neighborhood! If you need further assistance making your yard and landscaping beautiful, contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE.
