You want your landscaping to add
beauty to your home and provide curb appeal, but you also don’t want to have to
spend all your free time working in the yard. Just because you desire low
maintenance, it doesn’t mean it has to be unattractive. Here are some tips for
creating a beautiful outdoors at your home with minimal ongoing effort.
Irrigation
One of the biggest aspects of lawn
care that steals your free time is carting around the hose and sprinklers. An
automated irrigation system takes care of the watering tasks for you, and keeps
everything growing even during the dry spells that hit the Katy area. All you
have to do is keep an eye on your yard, and adjust the timer settings as needed
for periods of heavier rainfall.
Drainage
A big part of the success of your
landscaping has to do with drainage. A professionally designed drainage system
will get rid of standing water so it doesn’t build up after a heavy rain. This
can damage your landscaping, leading to rotting roots and unhappy plants. And
don’t forget the breeding ground for mosquitoes that standing water creates in this
part of Southeast Texas! A proper drainage system also inhibits erosion, and
makes your yard less muddy.
Hardscapes
Structures created from durable
products like flagstone and natural stone will lower the amount of upkeep you
must do in your landscaping. These weather resistant materials reduce demands
for cleaning and repairs to patios, paths, and driveways. Hardscapes such as
these are also aesthetically pleasing, upgrading your landscaping to the next
level instead of the use of cheap materials.
Plant and tree selection
Consider planting slow-growth
plants and trees, which do not have to be trimmed as frequently as their fast
growing counterparts. Quarterly fertilization and trimming can easily be
performed to maintain the health of these types of selections. One important
thing to remember in the Houston area is to carefully choose your plants so
that they’ll thrive in these unpredictable weather conditions. It may be
helpful to seek the advice of experts who are well-versed in the best
landscaping choices for this extremely variable climate.
Expert help
Not only is it useful to ask
landscaping professionals to help you with your plant and tree selections, having
them design outdoor areas is a great way to cut down on maintenance jobs.
Converting some portions of your yard into outdoor living areas such as patios
or decks can help. Such structures resist the elements and require less upkeep
by the homeowner. Contact C4 Landscape & Design today to get started on transforming
your landscaping into a low maintenance, yet beautiful setting.
Contact C4 Landscape & Design today for all your landscaping needs.
Contact C4 Landscape & Design today for all your landscaping needs.
