Now that we’re officially in summer, it’s time to focus on your landscaping maintenance. As a homeowner in Calgary, you want to ensure your lawn and garden look their best all season long. Use these 5 tips for simple yet effective summer landscaping maintenance.
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5 Tips To Keep Your Yard Looking Its Best
Trying the following 5 tips will ensure that your lawn and garden remain in great shape during the hot summer months ahead:
Tip 1: Maintain Your Lawn
The first step is to maintain your lawn; mow regularly and water it adequately. If your grass needs a little extra help, use fertilizer or weed-control products. Ensure you follow the package instructions for proper application and storage. You can also get creative with your lawn by adding outdoor furniture, walkways, boulders, or flower beds for added interest.
Tip 2: Trim Trees and Shrubs
Trimming trees and shrubs is necessary to keep them healthy and looking good year-round. Start by removing any dead branches or limbs, then prune back overgrown branches and foliage as needed. This will ensure they don’t become too large and obstruct pathways or views of key features like gardens or sculptures. Additionally, pruning encourages new growth so you can be rewarded with fresh colors come springtime!
Tip 3: Weed the Garden
Weeds can quickly take over a garden if they aren’t controlled properly. Pull weeds out by hand when possible; this ensures that you won’t accidentally pull out any of your desired plants along with it! If the weeds have already taken over, use herbicides sparingly. Still, according to the directions on the packaging—overuse can lead to damage to desirable plants as well as soil contamination.
Tip 4: Add Mulch
Mulch serves two purposes in landscaping maintenance: it helps suppress weeds while also retaining moisture in the soil which is great for plant health during hot weather. Spread mulch around trees and flower beds at least once per year—more often if needed—and avoid piling mulch directly against tree trunks or stems of other plants as this could suffocate them!
Tip 5: Don’t Forget About Pests
Pests love summertime just as much as we do! To keep them away from your garden, monitor closely for signs of infestation such as holes in leaves or yellowing of foliage due to insect damage.
If pests become an issue, contact a professional pest control company so they can safely treat your yard without damaging any beneficial insects like bees or butterflies which play an essential role in pollination!
Summer landscaping maintenance doesn’t have to be complicated; just follow these 5 easy tips for keeping your yard looking its best all season long!
From mowing regularly to trimming trees & shrubs, weed control & mulching, pest control services when needed & more – these steps are essential for maintaining beautiful gardens & lawns within Calgary’s harsh climate conditions. With some patience & knowledge, you’ll soon have a stunning landscape that’s truly something special! You can contact Project Landscape for help regarding your fence installation.
