Prevalent Myths That Cause Residential Landscaping Mistakes

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If you want your residential landscape to look outstanding and enhance curb appeal, you should know how to maintain it. Unfortunately, numerous myths about how to create, nurture or maintain gardens and lawns create confusion. 

As a result, people find it challenging to stick to the recommended residential landscaping guidelines. This is especially the case if a homeowner doesn't seek residential landscape services regularly.

To maintain your landscape, you should be able to distinguish the facts from the myths. Here are statements you shouldn't adhere to because they fester poor landscaping habits.

Watering the Lawn in the Evening Conserves Water

This is one of the major landscaping mistakes people make. The assumption is that watering the plants in the evening will enable water to seep further into the ground, but that's not the case. Usually, the water sits on the top of the lawn, promoting the germination of fungus and other infections. 

If you make this a habit, you may be forced to replace the whole lawn. The best time to water the plants is during the early hours of the day. This way, the water will seep into the soil and dry out before evening.

Seeking Professional Landscaping Service Isn't Necessary

Most homeowners today think that landscaping work is simple and no technical skills are required to get the job done. While it's true that you can plant your shrubs, trees, and flowers, you shouldn't dismiss the work that landscaping experts do. 

These experts create customized landscaping designs and understand the best plants for every area, depending on the soil type and climatic conditions. They are also experienced on the job, so their services will come in handy. Therefore, don't hesitate to assign the task to professionals whether you need to design or maintain your landscape.

You Should Avoid Using Pesticides

Pesticides are beneficial because they help boost the plants' health when they are diseased or infested by insects and other critters. So, provided you know the right products and how to use them, you can spray them on the grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs for good health. Always get products that aren't harmful to human health and the environment. Also, use the recommended ratio outlined on the instructions label to ward off infections and pests.

Only Green Grass Is Healthy

Sometimes the grass in the yard can go dormant and turn brownish. This usually occurs when the grass blades are stressed, so you shouldn't worry. It's the lawn's natural way to protect itself from long spells without water or excessive heat. Once you remove the stress factor by providing an adequate water supply or the temperatures change, the natural color will return. 

Reach out to a landscaping company near you to learn more.

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