If you want the exterior of your property to look good, then landscaping is essential. However, because you only interact with it briefly as you approach your house, it can easily fall into disrepair. Time eventually takes its toll, even if it looked great to begin with, leaving you wondering what went wrong.
Let’s take a look at some telltale signs your landscaping needs a massive revamp.
No One In Your Family Wants To Spend Time Outside
Ideally, your outdoor spaces should be just as welcoming as the rooms inside your home. But if they are overgrown or full of weeds, nobody will want to spend time in them. It’s just not pleasant.
The first step to resolving this issue is to remove any unwanted vegetation. You can do this yourself or hire a professional gardener or handyman to do it for you.
The next step is to increase the height of your privacy screens so that neighbors can’t overlook you. You can also cut down dying hedges and trees to open up the space.
Insufficient Lighting
Another common landscaping complaint is that it is just too dark for enjoying time outside in the evening. If this is an issue, add lighting to your steps and pathways so that people can see where they are going in low-light conditions. For extra security, add motion sensors.
Cracked Or Uneven Patio
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A cracked or uneven patio can take some of the magic out of your exterior spaces. Not only is it unsightly, but it is also a trip hazard.
Once cracks develop, they get progressively worse. During the winter, water freezes in the cracks, pushing the concrete apart, and damaging it further.
The best way to resolve this issue is to contact a concrete contractor and get them to lay a new surface. These days, concrete comes in many varieties, so you don’t have to replace like with like.
Your Lawn Is 50 Percent Weeds
Ideally, lawns should contain a couple of species of grass: one that can withstand cold weather, and another that is hardy in hot weather. This way, you get even coverage throughout the year, both in summer and winter.
Lawns, though, don’t always play ball. Unless you look after them religiously, weeds start coming up and, before you know it, your lawn is half weeds.
Fixing weed-filled areas can be challenging but professional landscape gardeners can help. They install garden beds and hardscaping elements that reduce the growth of unwanted species, such as chickweed, nutsedge, and clover.
Your Trees And Shrubs Are Dying
Trees and shrubs should live for many years. However, if you notice that you have clusters of sickly plants in your garden, it could be an indication that they’re too closely packed together or there are issues with the soil composition. What’s more, when you remove it, the ground looks parched. It’s not attractive.
You can fix this by resolving soil issues or providing plants with shade from the midday heat. It may simply be a lack of fertilizer.
Typically, landscape fabric is used to create a physical barrier between the soil and whatever surface you’re attempting to create. That’s why these materials are made using polypropylene fabric, which is commonly used for industrial purposes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips on revamping landscaping, especially regarding Concrete Patios & Slabs. Your insights are valuable, and I'll consider them for my outdoor spaces.
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