Landscaping Maintenance

Maintenance keeps a garden clean, safe, attractive and full of life. It involves seven dimensions – namely fertilising, pest control, weed control, mulching, pruning, mowing and aeration – as well as watering schedules.The fertilisers applied to the soil dramatically affect the look of the plants and the entire landscape. When controlling pests, be careful to follow manufacturers’ instructions. Do check if the pests are really harmful and if they can be eliminated without application of chemicals.

Making a healthy garden

Weeds may be controlled by torching, trimming, pulling or spraying with herbicides. Vinegar and corn-gluten meal are natural herbicides and more preferable over chemicals. Mulching is a practical landscaping maintenance process that controls weeds and provides soil insulation. Pruning and mowing keeps plants and grasses in good health and shape. Aeration is required only when there is heavy soil compaction. In addition, watering keeps plants rehydrated and nourished. Every gardener knows the importance of landscape maintenance in prolonging the vitality and beauty of gardens.