Your lawn and landscaping are the crown jewels of curb appeal. They’re the first things visitors see. Well-executed landscaping can increase your home’s value. Many homeowners like to update their landscaping every 5 to 10 years to keep it fresh and vibrant. A new look and functionality can be a welcome change as your lifestyle and tastes evolve.
What Are Some Signs It’s Time For A Landscaping Makeover?
It’s never the wrong time to refresh or redo your landscaping. Here are just a few reasons you might be considering an update:
- Your outdoor spaces look outdated. Even when you’re on top of upkeep, you might get tired of certain features or simply want a refresh. Tastes change, and your landscaping can change with them.
- Your current layout might be serviceable, but you fall in love with a new look online and decide it’s time for a change.
- You want a more cohesive look. Maybe your once well-tended landscape is starting to look haphazard with random plantings added over the years. Clients often want a more organized approach or to create a theme for their outdoor spaces.
- Winds, storms, age, pets or other natural events have damaged your favorite plants. Spaces can also become overgrown if you neglect them for a period of time.
- You want to focus more on native plants or shrink your lawn to add more environmentally friendly features.
- Saving water and boosting heat resistance are two significant considerations.
I Want To Redo My Landscape: Where Do I Start?
Many clients come to us after lovingly working to craft a landscape independently. It can be hard to execute your vision if you don’t have professional expertise. The first step in a landscape update is working with your landscaper to lay out your vision and create a cohesive design. Then, we’ll work with you to select plants that meet your goals and will thrive in our climate and your unique landscape, keeping seasonal changes and future growth in mind. We’ll also explore hardscaping elements like patios and firepits. Once our plan is complete, we’ll remove old and unwanted trees, shrubs and other features. Out with the old and in with the new!
How Can I Rejuvenate My Old, Tired Lawn?
We often hear from clients who want to refresh a brown or patchy lawn as part of a landscape update. The first step is to figure out what your problems are. Are drainage issues killing your grass? Are there issues with soil quality or pH? Are insects or fungus causing damage? Is your grass variety not working in your environment?
For many clients, reseeding is the first step in rejuvenating their lawns. Working with a professional lawn care company ensures you lay your new seed in the right amounts and locations. Ensure your new grass stays hydrated with several short waterings a day. Then, apply fertilizer after growth has begun to promote lush and healthy development. Your lawn care professional can help you determine what fertilizer to use and when and how much to apply.
Laying new sod is another option if you don’t have time to wait for new grass seed to grow.. Spring or fall are ideal times to install sod to avoid drying and burning. Hire a professional to remove your old lawn with the proper equipment, fix any grading issues and test your soil. Working with a professional team ensures your new sod is installed evenly and smoothly. If you’re on a budget, you can install new sod in chunks, starting with the worst or most visible areas.
What Should I Consider When I Redo My Landscaping?
First, think about what changes you want to make. Do you want a complete renovation, removing all or most of your landscaping elements? Is a more gentle makeover, replacing and updating a few essential plants or adding desirable hardscaping a better option?
- Identify your priorities. Are you going for aesthetics, functionality or both? Do you want a visually stunning landscape, a fun place for the kids to play, or a terrific spot for neighborhood gatherings?
- How much maintenance would your new landscape require – and do you have time to do it? Consider watering, pruning and trimming. Some features require a lot of work and can look unkempt if you don’t keep up with maintenance. Of course, a professional can help with the ongoing maintenance, so you don’t have to sacrifice what you want for fear of upkeep requirements.
- Choose a professional team. Working with an experienced landscaping team helps you execute your vision with thoughtful ideas on planting choices and locations, the impact of sun or shade, color scheme, mulching, and hardscaping elements.
When it’s time for a landscape revamp, most of us want something fresh, different and original. Epling Landscaping and Lawn Service can help you ditch your old look and replace it with gorgeous results to enjoy for many years.
