Landscaping grounds the eye in such a beautiful way. It’s the first thing people see when entering your home—it sets the tone for any event you have coming up.

If you’re ready to maintain your landscape, we’re going to help. We’ve compiled a list of the best landscaping maintenance tips for everyone who takes pride in hosting get-togethers at home.

Maintain Your Landscape:

Below is the list of 6 tips that can help you maintain your landscape:

1. Always Check the Soil First

One of the first things homeowners should do to maintain their landscaping is to check the soil. The soil holds many secrets, but it is always good to keep it healthy. 

Before applying any fertilizer or chemicals to the soil, we recommend having a professional do a soil test. You can have a soil test done or contact a local garden or landscaping center for recommendations.

The most important thing is to make sure that the soil is fertile before planning a landscaping project. 

2. Have a Design

When you want to maintain your landscaping, have a design in mind first. If you wish to make your lawn look better or plan a garden, you need to have a plan before starting. Start with a sketch or a layout if you have a large project. This will ensure the result is exactly what you want.

3. Consider Planting More Shade Trees

Heat is one thing that can kill a lawn, which is why shade is so important. Planting more trees around your property can help cut down on any harsh, direct sunlight into your yard. 

Shade trees help cool your home and the area around it. They also help make your lawn more beautiful. Ask your local nursery for recommendations on shade trees, and use their expertise to help determine what will work best for you.

4. Grow the Grass

If you want your grass to flourish, you need to give it what it needs to grow. That’s where fertilizers come in. When you fertilize your lawn, you’re giving it the nutrients that it needs to thrive.

You can make your fertilizer by filling a bucket with your garden waste, like dead plants and weeds. Then, go over to the chicken coop and collect the chicken manure. Combine both elements into the bucket, and mix thoroughly. You can also add some grass clippings to the mix.

5. Get Rid of Weeds

Weeds are the enemy of a landscaping project. They can destroy your yard and lawn and, if left unchecked, can take over. There are many ways you can get rid of weeds.
One way that works well is by sending some ground-up eggshells over to your yard. Before doing this, you must make sure your yard is free of any other fertilizers.

If you want to make a natural weed killer:

1. Get a container and fill it with 2 cups of vinegar.
2. Add 2 cups of Epsom salt and 2 cups of baking soda.
3. Mix all of the ingredients until they turn into a paste.
4. Apply the paste to the weeds, and watch them die.

6. Build a Walkway

Walkways are a great way to add character to your lawn. You can build them out of just about anything. Walkways can be made of brick, concrete, wood, or even stone. Before you go and purchase anything, do a little research on walkways.

A Beautiful Landscape Awaits

Maintaining your landscaping can be an enriching experience. You can spend your weekends getting the yard and garden just how you want it. 

Get the best sod installation here at Clear Cut Group. We offer landscape maintenance services for residential and commercial properties. Get in touch with us.