Properly managed flower and shrub beds enhance the curb appeal of your home or business and contribute to the beautification of our community! Consider these key tips when making decisions about the landscape beds in your yard or commercial property:
MULCH Effective application of mulch improves the health of your bushes, trees and shrubs. Mulch also moderates temperature fluctuations, preserves soil moisture, reduces erosion, and suppresses weeds and pests. However, improper mulch application creates issues for your plants and landscape. Remove deteriorated mulch before adding more, to minimize rot and pests. Getting mulch depth right is also essential to its effectiveness. Generally, a 3 inch depth of mulch is ideal for most areas, but can vary depending upon soil and foliage type and specific conditions of your landscape. When in doubt, count on an experienced professional for mulch installation.
PLANTING SEASONAL COLOR Seasonal or annual plantings provide excellent opportunities to add color to your shrub and flower beds throughout the year! Generally, these areas of your beds need to be replanted twice per year with seasonally appropriate selections. An experienced professional will help choose foliage with pops of color all year round in Southwest Louisiana.
IRRIGATION It’s no secret that summers in Southwest Louisiana are HOT! There are many shrubs and trees that will tolerate heat well, but optimal plant health requires water to be delivered. Seasonal color plantings are more sensitive and need irrigation to ensure the plants will remain healthy. There are many options for bed irrigation systems, and most can be installed by a professional in a day or less.
WEED ABATEMENT If you have landscape beds, then you will also have weeds to control. There are many strategies for controlling weeds, but the key is consistency. Weed growth must be monitored and addressed continuously to keep your beds in tip-top shape. If you prefer to spend your weekends with family and friends, then professional weed abatement is a great option.
PRUNING Shrubs and ornamental trees are excellent additions to landscape beds, and with proper care will provide years of beauty! These plants do need to be pruned regularly to maintain proper shape and remove diseased or unwanted growth. With attention to these 5 areas of landscape bed management, your home or business will look great year-round!
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