Keeping Your Landscape Healthy
Backyards and lawns become the sanctuaries that anyone can come home to after a long day. To make it have that serene feel, make sure that the soil, lawn, and plants in it are all healthy. For a lush landscape to look forward to, here are some basic tips from a professional landscaping contractor:
- Aerate the soil. Poke holes in the ground to allow air and water to reach the roots more easily. This is to soften compacted soil, which is detrimental to the healthy growth of plants and grass.
- Rake away dead leaves. Fallen leaves cover the grass with too much moisture. This prevents the sunlight and air from reaching the grassroots, thus affecting their growth. The moisture could also invite pests and mold to grow in it over time. These conditions lead to the grass becoming brown and patchy.
- Mulch the garden beds. Mulch keeps moisture in the soil, thus preventing it from becoming compacted. It protects the soil from severe or extreme weather changes. Also, mulch breaks down gradually, which adds more nutrients to the soil.
- Mow the grass at a higher height. Taller grass gives it more time to develop deeper roots and become more drought-tolerant.
- Remove weeds and keep them from regrowing. Pluck weeds by hand, including their roots. Weed killers can also be used. Mulching is also an effective way to prevent weed growth.
- Reseed, spot seed, or overseed the lawn as needed. Add or completely replant grass seeds in the yard. This is to address the thin, brown, and patchy-looking lawn.
A lovely lawn is great to keep, but it also comes with maintenance responsibilities to keep it looking its best. You can rely on Jose Ramos Landscaping to help you keep your lawn in top condition. I am your landscaping contractor, providing services in the Cross River, NY area, and you can call me at (914) 416-6986.