If you’ve found yourself spending more time at home lately, you might be thinking about ways you can get your yard ready for spring or summer. Maybe you’re even considering forgoing a family vacation this summer and you’re wondering how you can make your backyard more of an oasis so that you can spend time there.
Truthfully, it all starts with getting your property in tip-top shape. It’s really hard to enjoy stress-free time outside when things are messy or you feel like you’re getting sidetracked by yard work tasks. You ought to be able to go outside and have everything looking great—so that all you have to do is enjoy it!
If you’re wondering how to get your yard ready for spring and summer and more time outside, we’ve rounded up some helpful tips.
Nothing brightens up the outdoors like flowers. A thoughtful installation of annuals can bring beautiful color and make your outdoor space one that you really enjoy spending time in. A landscape professional can help you make the best selection of flowers so that you have something colorful and blooming all spring and summer long. These can be planted in plant beds or container gardens to freshen up your space.
Of course, keeping your flowers looking their best with proper maintenance is also important. If this is a task you don’t feel like doing on your own, a professional landscaper can handle it for you so that all you have to do is enjoy the blooms.
If you want to get your yard ready for spring or summer then now is also a great time to refresh your mulch. This is beneficial for those newly planted flowers we mentioned above and also for trees and shrubs.
Due to its ability to reduce water evaporation, mulch helps keep your plants’ roots moist and reduce their overall watering needs. Mulch also creates a barrier that can suppress weeds. By insulating the soil and keeping it slightly cooler, weeds have a harder time germinating.
Of course, a brand-new layer of mulch also looks great. You just can’t beat that freshly mulched look. It helps make your property look neat, tidy, and well-groomed, making it a place where you want to spend time.
Are you thinking about spending time outside playing yard games? Then, you’ll definitely need to make sure that your lawn is in tip-top shape. Mowing seems like one of those no-brainer lawn care tasks that most homeowners know how to do but in reality, there’s a bit more to it than most people realize.
A lot of folks are surprised to learn that there is a “right way” and a “wrong way” to mow. Everything from the cut height to the mower’s condition to even the timing can make a big difference in not only your mowing results but in your lawn’s overall health!
If you’d rather not deal with the hassle of mowing or figuring out if you’re performing it optimally, you might want to just pass this service along to a pro. It will take away the burden while also giving you peace of mind that your mowing is being completed correctly so that you can enjoy it to the fullest.
If you’re going to be spending more time outside participating in backyard activities, chances are you don’t want to be looking at yellowing grass or a declining landscape. You want to be able to enjoy a lush, green property. The difference between the two is usually water. A property that’s not receiving ample water will ultimately begin to fail.
The fact is, our summers get really hot. Before things heat up too much here in North Texas, you’ll want to ensure that your irrigation system is performing its best. During the summer months, proper watering will prevent your turf and plants from succumbing to drought so that you can continue to enjoy their beauty. With proper water, you’ll be able to create that lush green landscape that beckons you to spend more time outside.
Another thing to think about as you get your yard ready for spring or summer is how your ornamental trees and shrubs are performing. A lot of times homeowners tend to get caught up in the lawn—making sure it’s looking its greenest and is free of disease and pest problems. That’s important—but the trees and shrubs on a property are really important, too. A lot of people forget that they can also succumb to disease and pest problems.
Fortunately, in many cases, these problems can be prevented with a plant health care program. With preventative applications (as well as curative applications when they’re needed), the health of your small trees and shrubs can be protected. This is important as it is these plants which generally form the “backdrop” of your landscape. They might even give you some privacy and shade. The last thing that you want is to lose them to a problem that could have been prevented.
Maybe instead of flowers (or in addition to flowers), you might be thinking about some rock enhancements. We’ve been seeing an increase in the interest in using rocks and decorative boulders in landscapes and we think it’s a great idea. Rocks can add interest and texture without having any maintenance needs.
Stones can also be used as a replacement for mulch if you’re looking for a material that is a one-time investment and requires less maintenance. There are some ornamental grasses and native plants that can perform well in a rock garden.
These are just a sampling of some of the maintenance tips that we think are most important for the spring and summer months but there are others that matter, too. Lawn care treatments like pest control, disease control, and fertilization are also incredibly important.
We also find that the warmer months are when homeowners start thinking about ways they can make their yard more usable. They might want to add some stone and a little bench under a tree for a place to relax in the shade. Or maybe they want to create a stone area where they can have a fire pit. Homeowners often talk to us about these ideas and we can make suggestions and guide them in the process.
All of these maintenance services and enhancement ideas come down to one big fact—people want to spend more time at home, enjoying their yard. Whether it’s lounging with their family, playing yard games like horseshoes, roasting s’mores, reading outside, or even gardening, all homeowners are looking for ways these backyard activities can be made more enjoyable with a beautiful space.
While there is nothing stopping you from performing these tasks on your own, a lot of homeowners prefer to hand these services over to a landscape professional. There are a few key reasons why this is beneficial.
For one, it takes the burden off of you. Chances are, you don’t want to spend your free time performing yard work services. You’d rather spend it enjoying your yard. When a professional is performing those services for you, it’s as though you’re having a vacation spot created in your own backyard but without all the work.
It also gets really hot in North Texas and frankly, a lot of homeowners don’t want to be performing heavy labor. Instead, they can leave it in the hands of a well-trained professional who is used to (and trained) to perform this type of work.
Of course, working with a professional will also ensure that these tasks are performed properly. As we mentioned, even something as seemingly simple as mowing can be a bit more complex than people realize. When you allow a professional to handle your lawn and landscape tasks for you, you gain the assurance that they’ll be performed right. This means that your property will continue to function its best.
If you’re someone who truly wants all of the burdens of your property taken away (leaving you only to enjoy it), then our Total Maintenance package is the perfect fit. But we also offer other packages for homeowners who want to handle some of their property care on their own and leave other tasks in the hands of a pro. In the end, by finding the best program for you, you can start spending more time enjoying your property and less time worrying about it.
Ready to start enjoying more time in your yard at your Flower Mound, Highland Village, or Lewisville, TX home? Get a free quote and get ready to have the best lawn on the block.
