How To Clear Your Lawn Of Pesky Weeds

 

 

As you step out of your door, do you sigh with amazement or cringe in fear? It is a common misconception that sprucing up the yard is an expensive job. In truth, it's way easier to have a nice garden than you think with a few simple tips, which are listed below.

 

 

If you are not a master landscaper, consider hiring a company to help you. Though do-it-yourself individuals often think that they can save money by not resorting to using a company, the opposite might actually be true. A company can determine the exact chemicals, treatments, and care that your lawn needs, resulting in less work and sometimes, a reduced cost.

 

If you are trying to install a patio that is made of concrete you should make sure that it is not incredibly large. The average patio size is 12 to 14 feet and having something that is much larger than that will only lead to the creation of more heat.

 

Use contrast to bring interest to your landscaping. Try to plant items that are very different from each other in color, form and texture. Look at a color wheel, select the colors that are opposite each other and then pair plantings of those colors together. This variety will give a better look to your landscape.

 

Knowing how to time your purchases at the right time can save you a lot of money. Wait until the winter months to buy your lumber, and buy trees, shrubs or mulch late in the season if you can. New varieties of plants are always coming on the market, but it may be wiser to wait a year or two until the price drops, before you invest in them.

 

Invite wildlife into your garden. Birds, squirrels and butterflies can add beauty to a yard, and they will also benefit your plants. You can invite them into your yard by leaving out food, strategically placing bird feeders, and having sources of water spread throughout the garden. You will love watching the animals and listening to the birds every time you enter your garden.

 

Whenever you are trying to determine what types of plants to include in your landscaping project, you should always consider things like sunlight, wind direction and strength, and soil alkalinity. These factors will help narrow down your options so that you can choose plants that will thrive in your landscape.

 

Before heading to your local garden store for plants and materials, take down exact measurements for your entire work area. This makes it much easier to determine how much of each item you actually need. This will ensure that you purchase just the right amount of all materials.

 

Foliage plants with a variety of textures will help to keep your landscape interesting. Choosing plants that only bloom in the spring or summer will leave your yard looking dead in fall and winter. Use foliage plants or evergreens to fill in your yard so it stays green.

 

A great way to really make your landscaping stand out is to use flowering trees. This can really add some vibrancy to your landscape as it can add lots of different colors. Consider using these items as a border to your entire landscaping design. When the trees blossom, it will really look great.

 

Before you begin any landscaping project, it is important to check for any county codes or rules you may need to follow. For example, there are certain plants and heavy objects that will not be allowed on top of a septic drain field. A simple check with the county can locate the drain field and help you avoid disaster!

 

If you are thinking of renovating your landscaping, try to utilize low-maintenance plants, and structures in your plan. This will reduce the amount of time you are maintaining your landscaping, and maximize the amount of time you can enjoy it. If you do not choose this type of landscaping, you will be upset when you are sweating in the summer maintaining your landscaping.

 

If you are planning to hire a landscape professional to design your yard, be certain to get a price quote in writing. Many landscapers under-bid a project to get the business and then find they have to ask for more money. If the quote is in writing, they must honor their original price.

 

Divide your landscaping project into phases. Most people don't have the resources to buy everything they will need at once, doing so can often leave you disorganized. Instead, split your project up into sections, that you can tackle one at a time for a cheaper more organized way to do your own landscaping.

 

Now that you have learned some things to do, start making changes today. A yard which makes you smile, as you step out the door, can change your mood for the entire day. Coming home after a long day of work will be a lot better as you drive up to your renovated landscape. The effort is well worthwhile!