Now that summer is here, it’s a
good idea to look at the landscaping around your home. Depending on what part
of the country you live in, summer can be one of the most challenging seasons
for maintaining landscaping and lawns. The hotter it gets, the more detrimental
it is for your plants and lawns because the soil dries up. Plants have the
tendency to wither if they are not hydrated properly. This can be a challenge
if you live in an area where water restrictions are imposed.
Why is landscaping so important?
It creates curb appeal that can help you to sell your home. It can also add
value to your property, which is always a good thing. However, the wrong
landscaping and/or unattractive, withering, and dry landscaping can prove to be
detrimental to the sale of your home.
Consider the following tips to
keep your home’s landscape hydrated and looking lush and beautiful during the
summer months:
· Look for signs
of plant and lawn dehydration early. It is
essential to determine whether or not your landscaping is showing signs of
dehydration. If plants are wilting and growth is slow, you should tend to your
landscaping immediately. Other signs of dehydration include yellowing leaves,
browning leaf edges, and the upward curling of grass blades.
· Mow the grass
frequently. Also, mowing the grass as tall
as you can allows the grass to draw moisture from a bigger volume of soil,
resulting in the need for less watering. Mowing the grass to heights of three
to three and a half inches means that the lawn has a better chance of surviving
a long drought period.
· Water your lawn
and plants during the appropriate times. The best time
to water a lawn is from 6am to 8am when water pressure is highest and water
evaporation is lowest. You should not water your lawn during the middle of the
day and windy conditions. When you know the best time for irrigation, you can
conserve water.
· Keep the dirt
near the foundation of your house moist. When the dirt
is dry, the foundation can have the tendency to crack. This can be very costly
to repair, so make sure the dirt is semi-wet.
· Control the
growth of weeds. First, inspect for weeds to spot
any growth early. Next, look into lawn treatments for weed control. You will
need a pre-emergence weed control treatments and post-emergence treatments.
You can still have a beautiful
lawn and landscaping that will wow potential buyers this summer. Be smart about
your solutions to keep your landscaping looking great during the hot months!
