How To Landscape Around Your Turf
Summer is finally here, and the time has come to start seriously thinking about your landscaping. Even though your SYNLawn® turf needs little maintenance, there are still things you need to do for the plants around it. If you have been procrastinating, don’t worry because here’s a checklist for you.
Some people like to do all their landscaping chores at once, while others prefer to split them into smaller, more manageable tasks. Either way, it’s important to have a list of what needs doing and when it needs to be done by so there are no surprises later on.
Planning Your Landscaping
One of the first things to do is plan out what you want to plant, prune, or uproot. This includes deciding which vegetables and fruits you want to plant in your garden, if you have one. Think about how much time and energy you want to put into maintaining your yard.
It’s important to plan ahead so you can be sure that you will have enough plants, seeds, tools, and other supplies on hand. Do you just want to do some weeding and call it good? Or do you want a whole new layout with new plants, rocks, or bark? If you installed your SYNLawn® turf recently, you may be just getting into the rest of your landscaping. If this is the case, it is especially important to plan ahead.
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What Are Some Helpful Landscaping Tools?
There are many different tools that can help make landscaping easier. Some of the most common tools are hoes, shovels, rakes, and gloves. It is crucial to choose the proper tools for the job. For example, a hoe is good for weeding, while a shovel is good for digging. If you are laying down bark, wear long pants and good shoes to avoid splinters.
Plant A Garden in Early Summer
If a garden is part of your landscaping this year, avoid planting too early. Most will recommend planting your plants in early spring. However, this is dangerous when it comes to Central Oregon summer! Our fluctuating weather patterns means it may be a balmy 70 degrees one day but below freezing the next. So, the best time to plant a garden is actually in early summer- so right about now. However, you can start much earlier if you are starting from seeds. This can be done by starting some seeds in flats indoors. You can also use this method for a late fall start.
Getting into the Landscaping Mindset
If you have a SYNLawn® turf, chances are part of the reason is that you are not a big fan of landscaping chores. We get it! Landscaping is dirty, takes work, and it can feel like there are more important things to do. However, if you want a beautiful yard this season, it’s important to get into the right mindset and get started early.
One way to get motivated for landscaping chores is to think about how good it will feel to relax in your yard after a long day of work. Another way is to set simple goals for yourself each day, such as weeding for 30 minutes or planting one flower bed. Remember, because you have a SYNLawn® turf, this is all you need to do! No mowing, watering, or weeding a grass yard.
It’s also helpful to have the proper tools and supplies on hand before you start working. This can make the task at hand seem less daunting and more manageable. Finally, make sure you take time to enjoy your hard work once it’s finished!
