An attractive backyard on its own may not be enough to get your family to spend a lot of time outside. While some homeowners may feel comfortable with letting their backyard receive little use throughout the year, you may want to encourage use by making noticeable changes.
Fortunately, you can make all sorts of improvements that will increase backyard use, especially when you hire a landscaping company to help with the planning and execution of all projects.
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After the contracts are signed for your new house, one important move is to consult with a landscaping service about your new yard. Why? Here are five key reasons why you should take the time to assess your yard.
1. Drainage and Grading
Drainage problems in the yard can cause damage to more than just the house. Improper drainage or a grade that slopes toward structures may result in water leaking into the basement or the foundation.
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Most people plant sod because it is an easy way to enjoy an instant lawn. Rot can be an issue, though, particularly if the roots become waterlogged.
1. Amend the Soil
The best way to prevent root rot on new soil is to make sure you lay it on well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. This means working in some organic matter, such as compost, into the top foot or so of the soil.
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It can be great to have a beautiful yard full of lush and thick grass. However, getting your yard to look that amazing can take some work. Here are a few tricks for having a luscious yard.
Trick #1: Use Sharp Blades
When it comes to cutting your grass, you need to make sure that you are cutting it with a sharp blade. By doing so, you will have to make fewer passes over your yard to cut the grass effectively.
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Small, round circles of dead and browned out grass can be a frustrating lawn issue. If the spots are rarely larger than a couple of inches in size, then chances are you are dealing with a lawn fungus that goes by the common name of dollar spot. Dollar spot disease won't usually kill off an entire lawn, but it can make the grass unsightly. Fortunately, proper lawn care can solve the issue and eradicate the fungus.
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