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Easy Landscaping Improvements

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If you want to enhance the curb appeal of your home, you don't need to spend a fortune on hiring a professional landscaper. You can make some easy landscaping improvements yourself, with minimal effort and cost.


Here are some tips to get you started with some landscaping improvements:



Mulch

Add some mulch

Mulch is a layer of organic material that covers the soil around your plants. It helps retain moisture, prevent weeds, and improve the appearance of your garden. You can buy mulch from a garden center or make your own from shredded leaves, grass clippings, or wood chips. Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around your plants, leaving some space around the stems to avoid rotting.



Shrub

Prune your shrubs

Pruning is the process of removing dead, diseased, or unwanted branches from your shrubs. It helps shape them, encourage new growth, and prevent pests and diseases. You can prune your shrubs anytime during the year, except when they are flowering or about to flower. Use sharp and clean pruning shears and cut at an angle just above a bud or a branch.


Plant some flowers

Flowers add color, fragrance, and beauty to your landscape. They also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, which are beneficial for your garden. You can choose from annuals, which bloom for one season and need to be replaced every year, or perennials, which come back year after year. Pick flowers that suit your climate, soil, and sun exposure, and plant them in groups of three or more for a bigger impact.



Lawn

Edge your lawn

Edging is the process of creating a clean and defined border between your lawn and other areas of your landscape, such as flower beds, sidewalks, or driveways. It helps prevent grass from invading other areas and gives your lawn a neat and tidy look. You can use a manual or electric edger, a spade, or a string trimmer to edge your lawn. Follow the natural curve of your lawn and remove any excess grass or soil.



Lights

Install some lighting

Lighting can enhance the beauty and safety of your landscape at night. You can use solar-powered lights, which are easy to install and eco-friendly, or low-voltage lights, which require wiring and a transformer. You can place lights along pathways, around flower beds, or under trees to create different effects. You can also use spotlights to highlight focal points or features of your landscape.


These are some easy landscaping improvements that you can do yourself to boost the value and appeal of your home. With some time and creativity, you can transform your landscape into a stunning and inviting space.



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Krissie M

Customer Relations Manager

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