It may be difficult to know how to act around landscaping contractors since they work fully outside of your home. What will they be expecting and what would you prefer they not do? Setting ground rules early is the best way to keep a job running smoothly with no altercations. These tips will help you get a feel for what the typical client to professional relationship is like.
Checklist: How to Hire a Landscaping Contractor
Hiring landscaping contractors can be a daunting project. How do you know you’re getting the best service for your money? You want a yard that will turn heads and make you happy for years to come. Try these tips for choosing the best design firm for your needs.
Think Things Through
- Make a list of must-haves and then talk to a professional about what designs are on trend, what will work best with your space and if the plants you want will work with your sun level. You’ll also want to know what designs might save you money.
- Think about what jobs you’ll want to be done. Do you need an architect in addition to landscaping contractors to achieve your wanted look? Be sure to work that cost into your overall budget.
Mulch for Your Lawn: Organic vs. Inorganic
Common organic mulch includes shredded bark, bark chips, wood chips, pine needles, hay, leaves, compost and grass clippings. Common inorganic mulch includes stones or gravel, black plastic which are typically used in vegetable gardens and rubber chips which are better used as a safety surface in playgrounds than plants or in the landscape. [Read more…]
The Dangers Of Backyard Ticks
Getting ready for outside activities, whether it be hiking through a state park or playing in the backyard, means being prepared for ticks. Before you venture into the great outdoors, take some time consider pest control, specifically, tick control. In most states, the peak tick season runs from April to September, and it is during this time that humans and pets are at the highest risk for contracting tick-borne illnesses.
The Dangers Of Snow Mold
For most of the year, your lawn’s health is easy to ascertain. In winter, however, once snow has fallen, you simply have to hope that all your tender care in the previous months will be enough to get your landscaping through to spring. Despite your best efforts, though, your grass doesn’t sit dormant under the snow and sometimes you have to treat your lawn for snow mold disease.
5 Benefits of Organic Landscaping
Organic landscaping may seem intimidating or costly at first glance, but the lasting value and benefits that come from it far outweigh the initial costs. Here are five reasons why you might consider choosing this landscaping alternative for your home. [Read more…]
Fall Landscaping Tips For Your Property
The turn of the seasons can be a perfect time to get your yard ready for the colder months to come. To properly prepare your lawn and yard for the winter, it’s important to understand how to wrap up summer landscaping. Fall landscaping can be very beneficial for your yard if it’s done before the weather becomes too cold.
The Benefits of Organic Mulch
Mulching is an important step when it comes to your landscaping. However, before you stock up on piles and piles of mulch you should consider what type of mulch is best for your gardens: organic or inorganic mulch.
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Having a beautiful lawn is a goal that many homeowners strive for. At the same time, it can feel like a daunting task for anyone who is not a gardener. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as it seems. Having an experienced landscaper by your side is a great way to access all the vital knowledge you need. For instance, fertilizer is one of the main components of lawn care, and knowing how to use it properly can really boost your lawn’s appearance.
Backyard Tick Prevention Tips
Getting ready for outside activities, whether it be hiking through a state park or playing in the backyard, means being prepared for ticks. Before you venture into the great outdoors, take some time consider pest control, specifically, tick control. In most states, the peak tick season runs from April to September, and it is during this time that humans and pets are at the highest risk for contracting tick-borne illnesses.
