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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Green lawns can be difficult to cultivate if your seed your turf. Sod is often the best solution to establish a green grassy turf quickly. The preparations to install new sod for your turf are also important. The following sod installation guide will help you with the preparations that need to be done to establish your new turf:
Dethatching and removal of existing turf
You should begin your sod installation by dethatching the surface of the existing turf.
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