Landscaping Misconceptions You Should Know About
Today, we’re here to unravel some common landscaping misconceptions. From the things we “think” are making our lives easier, to the “best” time of year to garden — we’re here to hash it all out! Let’s get started:
short grass equals low maintenance
We’re starting off with a wild one: no, shorter grass does not always result in a low maintenance yard. Think about how pruning works; you prune in order to gain healthier growth, which usually means this new growth also comes in a bit faster. It works the same way with short grass; as you cut it down shorter and shorter, you’ll be promoting faster growth. Instead of giving it a substantial chop each time, try giving it lighter trims (2-3 inches) to slow down that fresh growth.
you can only garden in the spring
This might be the biggest misconception on this list. We understand that springtime is often associated with prime gardening, however, there’s actually opportunities to garden all throughout the year. It really has to do with what exactly you’re deciding to plant as certain types of plants are seasonal. Fall time offers excellent growing climates for plenty of species. Do your research and remember that you didn’t miss out on your opportunity to garden after the spring time is over.
Trees are only utilized for aesthetics
Trees are a beautifully serene addition to commercial and residential landscapes alike. However, this is not the only thing they’re good for. Did you know that trees provide shade that can significantly decrease the temperature of anything underneath its canopy? If you live in a hotter climate, trees will be your best friend. Consider them as a cooling tool in addition to an aesthetically pleasing element.
tree stumps aren’t affecting your landscape
This one is relevant to only those who happen to have tree stumps lying around their yard - yes, we hate to break it to you, but they are affecting the health and beauty of your landscape. How so? Well, fresh trees are able to grow from the existing tree stumps; they behave similarly to weeds and disrupt your thriving landscape that you’ve worked hard for. Make sure to remove them fully to prevent this. The worst of all, they attract termites!
HIRING PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPERS IS UnNECESSARY
The growing DIY trends are constantly selling the idea that you can have the landscape of your dreams by doing it yourself. However, there are rare occasions where this is true. Most of the time, it would be in your best interest to hire a professional landscape company to do the job. Here’s why:
DIY-ing requires lots of time that not everyone has.
Of course many people can get away with doing small projects on their own, but there are plenty of complex projects that require a different level of skill, tools, and resources. Additionally, professionals don’t only understand the art of landscaping and design, they also integrate functionality and efficiency within their work; this is something that highly distinguishes the final outcome.
Professionals can offer you endless advice on your particular landscape, understand how to best compliment your style/architecture, and get down and dirty so you don’t have to. They’re masters of their craft, after all!
You get what you pay for. Trust us! You’ll see a difference between professional landscape versus DIY landscapes.
