Landscape Edging

A panoramic view, of the landscaped lawn in your yard is very visually stimulating. All that stretch of green grass provides a lush turf, to wriggle your toes and an invitingly cool focal point. On the other hand, lawn needs maintenance like watering, weeding, fertilising and mowing. Before doing lawn landscaping, ask an expert, about the type of grass to be selected. Certainly, the grass must look great, for as long as it is possible. Learn about the various species of grass and the areas they are best suited. Another aspect to learn before doing lawn landscaping is how to maintain its appearance. It is impossible to transform a lawn overnight. A lot of hard work, perseverance and dedication, can finally get you a beautiful lawn.

Before planting the seed for lawn landscaping, initially the site must be prepared. To begin with, carefully remove debris like weeds, rocks and other foreign particles. For lawns to be in the level of walkways and driveways, grade an inch lower in the area. Determine the pH levels, to correct the soil amendments and add compost for compensating alkaline or acidic conditions. After rototilling, allow the soil to settle before seeding or sodding. To control the growth of weeds, a pre-emergent herbicide must be used to treat the soil. When designing drainage, fill in the lower spots and water must drain away from the structures.

There are a variety of seeds available; to suit all soil conditions and climate like temperature and rainfall. Lawn landscaping involves deciding where to position the lawn, whether in sunlight or in shade. While choosing the grass, consider lawn traffic, position and climate. It is important to decide if the lawn will be used for entertaining, if kids will play on it, if it will be used to sit around or it is just to be visually appealing. There is a variety of grass available. For hot climate, use adaptable grass like St. Augustine , Bermuda and Zoysia. In cooler areas, use Perennial Rhyegrass, Bluegrass or tall Fescue. In dry summer areas, Bermuda , Buffalo grass or Tall Fescue can be used. If you use winter-adapted grass, a year round green lawn can be enjoyed. The grass selected, must germinate energetically with a lower level of weed seeds. Rake the soil, once planting is over and spread straw, over the freshly planted areas. Eventually, straw will decompose to serve as compost, for healthy grass. The grass must grow to a minimum height of three inches at least, before mowing it for the first time.

By using sod for lawn landscaping, you can have a lawn from dirt in a single day. Now a-days, varieties of best garden mix, suitable for your area are available. This will help to avoid the backbreaking effort of planting, watering, fertilising and watching out for weeds and pests. The sodded lawn is available to use weeks earlier, than a seeded lawn. Before purchasing sod for lawn landscaping, check the soil type, thickness, freshness, and weed content. Sod needs more watering, for developing a good root structure.

Using grass plugs help to combine the advantages and disadvantages, of both seed and sod. The plugs are planted in inch deep holes of six to twelve inches distant rows. Plugs need to be raked, as well as rolled. During the time plugs grow together, extra care must be given to control weed growth.

Watering the lawn daily, for the first fourteen days is critical. Then reduce the frequency of watering, but increase the duration of each watering. Aerate, after the first two to four months. Mow on a regular basis, but mow the grass as high as possible, to avoid weakening and damaging the root system. Better to minimise the lawn traffic, even after you first mow it. Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to the entire lawn in the following spring. Continue to water, mow regularly and fertilise when required, to keep the lawn as attractive as possible and in perfect health.