There is nothing better than stepping out your door into a well-maintained, beautiful yard.  Keeping your landscaping and flowerbeds tidy takes on-going care and attention, but it is worth the effort. When it’s done right, being in your yard can feel like a mini-vacation. Here are our top tips for keeping your yard looking it’s best.

Watering

1. Water regularly and deeply, about one to two times per week, depending on rainfall.
2. Evenings or early morning are the best times to water plants. The soil is cooler and you’ll lose less water to evaporation.
3. Avoid watering the leaves of plants as much as possible. Too much water on the leaves can lead to mold. Also, water gently to avoid damage to young plants.
4. A drip irrigation system can help if you are away a lot. Water is delivered near the plant base and can help maintain moisture levels in the soil.

Lawn

1. If temperatures rise above 85 degrees, consider letting your grass grow a little longer. Grass that is shorter can become damaged by the sun, and the soil underneath can dry out.
2. The best time to water lawns is early in the morning, between 4 and 8 a.m.
3. Too much water is just as bad as not enough. A good guide is between 2.5 to 4 gallons per square foot.

Weeds

1. Deter weeds before they start and plant beds densely to minimize space and sunlight availability.
2. Adding mulch can also prevent weed seeds from sprouting while adding a polished look.
3. If weeds do pop-up, get at the source. Remove the roots by using a weeding trowel or you’ll find yourself pulling that same weed again when it pops back up.

Sound like more then you want to take on? Great Goats Landscaping offers a regular landscaping service to keep your yard and flowerbeds looking their best. Give Mike a call today to set up a free consultation.