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Improving Your Home Landscaping

Few things are more frustrating than a messy front yard. In addition to disrupting your curb appeal, overgrown, messy landscaping can also harbor pests and make it look like you don't care about your property. Fortunately, tidying up your yard doesn't have to be difficult. I have spent years learning more about landscaping, and this blog is all about how to become a landscaping enthusiast. Check out these articles about fun topics like planting flowers, perfecting pruned trees, and decorating your yard with whimsical additions. After you know more about landscaping, your yard might become the talk of the town.

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Improving Your Home Landscaping

2018

3 Common Sprinkler System Problems And Ways Homeowners Can Deal With Them
Sprinkler systems are amazing for homeowners looking to conveniently water their grass on a consistent schedule. Unfortunately, they can malfunction from time to time. Here are three common problems that can occur and ways to handle them.  Clogged Sprinkler Heads Every now and then, your sprinkler heads can clog. This is will be extremely apparent when water doesn't come out of the heads at a consistent rate. The culprit is usually dirt, which isn't that difficult of a problem to troubleshoot on your own.

Maintaining A Healthy Green Lawn By Using A Lawn Maintenance Specialist
When weather conditions jump from unseasonably hot days to abnormal cool days, this definitely creates havoc on everything green. Your grass and associated trees and plants that depend upon sensible weather patterns in order to thrive are hit hard. Common problems arise for both grass and plants. Just as humans take cover for unseasonably hot days or cool days, your lawn and its plants need protection in order to survive abnormal weather patterns.

Why You Need Regular Lawn Treatment Services
Much like the feeling that you get when you walk inside of a clean home, a well-kept yard can really make you feel proud. The gorgeous green grass that is manicured to perfection really reflects well on your house, amplifying the beauty of the residence and making it look absolutely amazing. As much as you may want to keep your lawn in good shape, it might be hard to do. The pressures of working a full-time job and taking care of a family can take a lot out of you, leaving you with little leftover energy to mow your lawn.

Weed Control Tips For Spring
Having a lush, green lawn can make your spring and summer activities more pleasant. Weeds that are left unchecked have the potential to rob your lawn of precious resources, compromising the quality of your outdoor living space. As spring approaches, you need to start thinking about taking action to control the growth of weeds in your yard. Take immediate action to treat dandelions. One of the most pesky weeds that homeowners deal with is the dandelion.

3 Mowing Tips For Keeping Your Lawn Healthy And Green During Hot Weather
As the lawn mowing season start to get hotter, you may worry that your grass could turn brown and wither in the excessive heat. If so, use the following tips while mowing your lawn to help keep your grass healthy and green during the hot summer months. Keep a Sharp Blade Before you start mowing your grass, make sure your blade is as sharp as possible. If you mow your grass with a dull blade, the mower will not create an even cut on the blades of grass.

3 Reasons To Hire A Landscape Contractor Service
If you've decided that you would like to have a front or backyard, or even both, then a great way to make this happen is to hire a landscape contractor service. This type of service can install all of your landscaping for you and they can often do more as well. Here are three excellent reasons to hire a landscape contractor service.  You Sit Down And Plan Together The first step of the landscaping process is planning.

Newly-Constructed Home? Hydroseed Your Way To A Beautiful Lawn
After building a home, you may be focused solely on the interior, but your lawn should also be near the top of your priority list once you move in. Not only does your lawn improve your home's curb appeal, but a healthy, appealing lawn can also offer you an estimated 303 percent return on investment. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not have the time or dedication required to implement a lawn with traditional grass seed.

3 Low-Maintenance Landscaping Options
Creating a low-maintenance lawn or yard for your property can often be a great idea for any individual that is not physically up to doing a lot of yard work or that simply does not enjoy lawn or yard work. Listed below are three low-maintenance landscaping options that can help you cut down on the amount of time you spend working on your yard. Consider Grass Varieties That Grow Slowly