So, you've been living in your home for a while now and you've done everything that you've wanted to do to the interior of the home, but the yard has been left barren since the day you moved in. Is this the year that you'll spend some time working on the curb appearance of your home? Here, you'll find a few tips to help you decide where to start as you plan your landscaping projects around your home.
Hire a Landscape Company
Landscaping may seem easy enough to do, but in reality, there's a lot of planning that goes into a landscape design. Since there are so many elements to take into consideration as soil is moved, hardscape is positioned, plants are selected and lighting is added, it's probably best to call in some professionals for at least the biggest part of the job – the design.
Water Run-Off and Soil Erosion
Do you have any issues with water-run off or soil erosion around your property? If so, the landscaping design can help nip that problem in the bud. When there are problems with drainage, landscape designs can be used to manage where the water flows and ensures that it won't run towards your home or settle in the yard causing a swampy, mosquito-infested mess.
Embankments on the property can be tricky – you want to cover the soil to keep it from eroding, but you don't want to have to try mowing the grass or utilizing a weed-whacker to chop down the plant life that does grow there. With the right retaining wall and some material, your embankment can be well-protected without being high-maintenance.
Plant Growth Problems
Have you tried growing plants in the past and haven't had much success? Do you have trouble getting the grass to grow in some areas of the lawn? There are so many issues that can cause the problems that you're having with plant growth. They could be due to imbalanced soil or it could be a result of poor sun exposure and/or moisture control. The landscape company can help determine what's causing the problems and help to get things growing green again.
Talk with your local landscape company to learn what can be done to help your dull property spring to life this year, and for many, many years afterward. They'll be happy to help design and complete the work that needs to be done.
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