However, landscaping is a continuous process that requires
constant attention. Planting and setting a landscape makes
your area look presentable, but maintaining the area
furthers the quality of the landscape over time. There are
several key points in maintaining the scenery that you have
invested time and money in.
First and foremost, with the growing of your plants and
shrubbery in your scenery comes the growing of weeds.
There is a variety of options that you can pursue to
minimize the amount of weeds in your setting. If your
layout is small enough, hand pulling the weeds is an
effective method for removal. Organic fertilizer is
another option that can be looked at when reducing the
amount of weeds in your landscape. Regular household
vinegar or corn gluten meal contribute to weed control, and
are not as harsh for the environment as chemical
fertilizers.
In addition to reducing the amount of unwanted growth,
another step in maintaining a scene is a process known as
deadheading. This simply means that you should manually
remove the flowers that are dead and worthless to the
appearance of your landscape. The removal of these useless
flowers not only adds to the overall appearance of the
plant, but also provides an outlet for more flowering.
An effective landscape allows for continuous appeal.
Unfortunately, some plants’ lifespan will come to a
close at the end of the season. This is the optimal time
to replant or replace various types of plants.
Mulching your landscape will also benefit the overall
effect of the piece. Fall is the best time to apply the
new two inch layer of organic mulch. Too much mulch can be
bad for the landscape, because it can block the oxygen
barter between the air and the earth. Using mulch will
serve a number of purposes; it will help in weed control as
well as provide a temperature moderator when the plant
needs it most.
One final piece of advice for maintaining a visually
stimulating landscape is pruning. Pruning the various
plants in the scenery maintains the overall appeal that
viewers will have for the landscape. Organic fertilizers
will allow your plants to grow in more of a controlled
manor. This is not the case with a synthetic fertilizer.
As a result, the organic mix will require less pruning, and
consequently will require less work for you as the
landscaper.
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