Low Maintenance Landscaping

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.

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