One of the most exciting times for most of us is the beginning of spring. At that time, we experience warmer temperatures and we’re able to enjoy the outdoors and trees that bloom in summer and the bright colorful spring budding plants. Instead, we had to be outdoors with a heavy coat and gloves or had to navigate our way through snow and when walking on our front lawn.
Spring landscaping is important if you want to turn your lawn into an oasis you can enjoy throughout the rest of the year. It starts with a well-manicured lawn, landscaping with ornamental trees, mulching, weed prevention, and fertilizer for your lawn’s greenery and lawn.
Hiring a landscaper or tree services expert can prune any overgrown trees and shrubs to make your lawn pop and help you by removing debris that has collected in and around your house and flower beds. Trees in springtime need some love, and a tree services specialist assists you with pest remediation to get rid of insects that destroy your trees and cause them to be diseased.
The right preparation now can turn your lawn into the envy of the neighborhood and offer an excellent return on investment if you ever look to sell your house.
It’s not too late – or too early – to prepare your lawn for spring. Even though it may be cold out, you can prepare your lawn so that it grows beautiful, lush grass in the spring. And landscaping isn’t just for looks. Did you know that having a well-landscaped lawn can help reduce allergens?
- Prepare SoilIf you’ve been landscaping for a while now, you know that it’s important to aerate your lawn. This allows nutrients to soak into the soil better, which will lead to better grass come spring. Once you aerate, you’ll want to add some fertilizer to your soil. The most important thing your lawn needs is nitrogen. Generally, you need three to four pounds of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet, so make sure you get enough. You’ll need to apply it throughout the season.
- Plant New SeedsDepending on the type of grass you grow, you will want to plant seeds. Different types of grass and different climates require you to seed at different times. You’ll also want to make sure your soil is getting enough water. In some climates, nature takes care of this. In others, you’ll want to set a watering schedule for your lawn. It’s best to water in the coolest parts of the day. If you water in the middle of the day, more of the water will evaporate. It’s best to water in the morning, since watering in the evening can bring in more insects and fungal diseases.
- Landscape and DecorateThe final part of your landscaping project is to decorate. Just because we’re nearing winter and your grass isn’t looking as nice as it did in the summer doesn’t mean that you can’t have a nice lawn. Have you considered doing some hardscaping? For a bigger project, you could install an outdoor walkway if you don’t already have one. You could also install some outdoor lighting – perfect for those summer evenings – or add some string led lighting along your patio or walkway. A firepit is a great addition to your lawn and can be easily made or bought. For some easier ideas, you could add some potted plants outside. Make sure these are plants that can survive the cold of winter.
Landscaping projects don’t have to be difficult. Just use these three steps to create a beautiful lawn.
