↠ When doing your own landscaping, always start with a small area and build more as time and resources allow.
↠ In the spring, start deep watering your trees and shrubs if you don’t get drenching rain every 10 to 14 days.
↠ Birds will come to your yard to wash and drink if there is running water in a fountain or pool.
↠ A tree placed in the middle of a flower bed gives the plantings below it height and appeal.
↠ Taller types of ornamental grasses can substitute for a row of shrubs, while lower-growing varieties can flow over walls.
↠ Spray your mower’s blades with cooking spray to keep clippings from sticking.
↠ Add a bit of color by painting outdoor planters, chairs, tables etc. to give your space a more “together” look.
↠ Before starting any landscaping projects rake up all the sticks, leaves and other loose materials.
↠ Make your own by composting grass clippings, leaves, vegetable peels, eggshells, coffee grounds and alike.
↠ You can often find deals on used tools, pots, outdoor furniture, and garden supplies at garage and estate sales.
↠ A simple soil test can pinpoint the nutrients your soil lacks and the type of soil you have.
↠ Don't bag your grass clippings unless your lawn is especially prone to thatch.
↠ Most lawns do best if allowed to grow 2 or 2-1/2 inches tall between each mowing.
↠ Make your own fertilizer using banana peel, coffee grinds, and cleaned crushed egg shells.
↠ Use a tarp to move lightweight bulky debris like leaves, weeds, and even brush.
↠ Make a natural edge around beds instead of buying plastic or metal edging.
↠ Use a starter fertilizer whenever you plant anything.
↠ Group plantings into beds and islands and mulch them well to avoid mowing and trimming.
↠ Create a master plan for your landscape, but work in phases.
↠ Drought-tolerant plants save money on a water bill and give a vibrant landscape design to any home.
↠ Sprinkle eggshells around your yard where you are having trouble with snails and slugs.
↠ You can add Epsom salt into garden beds or to your lawn to help increase nutrients and improve plant growth.
↠ Use a pot with boiling water, then dump it on weeds and it will kill them instantly.
↠ Septic tank covers can be a real eyesore, try covering it with layer of mulch and beautiful flowers.
↠ Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil, requiring less water, pesticides, and fertilizer.
↠ A single, strategically placed flowering tree instantly adds visual interest and vertical dimension to your yard.
↠ Ornament grasses drought-tolerant, require minimal pruning, and put on a dazzling display of seed heads in the fall.
↠ Strategic use of ground cover plants can save you countless hours of weeding and edging.
↠ Gravel paths are a low-maintenance and attractive way to create pathways through your yard.
↠ Plant a variety of flowering plants that bloom throughout the season for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.