When the long winter months are over, your landscape must recover from the harsh winter elements. Taking advantage of summer and year-round landscaping services can deliver some great benefits to your home. Learn how landscaping services can help you in the summer.

Mowing

Summer is the season of growing. Make sure your grass is consistently mowed throughout the season to prevent it from growing too tall. During the summer months, you should keep your lawn only a few inches in height so the grass can protect the soil and its roots from the heat of the sun. Keeping a proper mowing schedule can prevent the soil and roots from getting scorched as well.

Planting

Mulch is a great way to add an aesthetic appeal to a landscape while also adding many different benefits for your plants. It’s vital that you get it installed in the summer if not in the spring. Installing it will help insulate your plants, keeping the roots cooler from the sun while also helping them retain moisture so the water does not evaporate. Mulch also prevents weed growth, which is important so the weeds don’t sap the nutrients from your landscape plants.

Sprinkler Maintenance

Keeping your grass healthy is another factor in great summer landscaping. Besides grass length, making sure your grass is watered correctly is key to having beautiful and green-looking grass. Watering the grass yourself is tedious and can be hard to do on a daily basis. Sprinklers are a great way to keep up with watering your grass. Making sure your sprinklers are in top shape for the summer can save you a lot of money, but in the case of a breakdown, taking advantage of sprinkler repair and troubleshooting along with your landscaping services can be a great way to stay on top of your grass.

Patio Renovation

The summertime is a great way to soak up the sun and spend time with your loved ones. Your patio may need some renovations after a long winter braving the elements. Consider renovating your patio and adding new features to spruce it up to make it the conversation at all of your summer events. You can add an outdoor kitchen, beautiful furniture, lights, and much more depending on your budget and vision.

Keeping up with your landscape all year round not only helps your property look great and adds value, but it also helps the landscaping industry. According to the IBIS World Landscaping Services Industry Report, the landscape industry is valued at about $105.1 billion and it is largely because this industry is versatile. Companies offer much-needed services year-round. If you’re looking for landscaping services this summer, contact Ward’s Lawn Service today!