It's Never too Late
keep up with WeedsIf you haven't been able to stay up to date on maintenance, then you might end up having to deal with a severe weed problem in your yard. Several weed species love the summer heat and are known to flourish during this growing season. Perennial weeds such as ground ivy, white clover, and broadleaf plantain may stick around to create problems in your lawn. If these weeds are left unattended, they have the potential to overrun your garden completely by flowering to spread their seeds. Here are two different ways to tackle weeds.
Add More plantsIf you are looking forward to creating an aesthetic landscape in fall, then introducing new plants to your front yard in late summer is a recommended gardening hack. During this season, the winds are cool enough, the sun is not too harsh, and the weather is neither too dry nor too humid. Installing plants, trees, and shrubs during the late summer will help them grow strong roots and develop healthy buds. Colorful perennials can help liven up your landscape, and leave it looking stellar! Balloon flowers, bee balm, blue cardinal flowers, chrysanthemums, and coneflowers are only some of the potential plant varieties you can experiment with during this time. Channel your inner creative genius by choosing colorful perennial plants and flowers to grow in your garden. Don’t forget to take care of your newly planted perennials! Here is how you can do that:
Renew Your HardscapesLate summer is the perfect time for you to focus on fences, porches and decks for maximum appeal. Begin by first inspecting your hardscapes for damaged boards, stair stringers, and loose nails at ground level. Feel around boards and posts for cracks. Note that if you can sink the tip of a screwdriver into a post by applying only a small amount of pressure, then you may be dealing with rot! Here’s how you can spruce up your fences, porches and deck during late summer:
By spending a bit of time in your yard at the end of summer will give you freedom and peace of mind knowing that your yard is readily prepared. Bring on the colder weather, your yard is ready for it! If you live in the Sacramento county and need help with your yard any season of the year, follow us on Instagram of friend us on Facebook.
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