Are You Planning for Updates to Your Landscaping This Spring?

 

Landscaping is not always the first thing on anyone’s mind near the end of December, but as soon as the seed catalogs arrive in the mail thoughts turn from snow shoveling to landscaping and gardening. When property owners take down the Christmas lights they often fast forward in their minds to the next event. And since no one wants to really think about a future of shoveling snow it only makes sense that there are many who are thinking about future landscaping projects.

Property improvements are important so if you want to make sure your home or business has the look that will make the best first impressions it is important to plan ahead. From the color of blowing bark dust to the regional landscaping trends that will help add both beauty and value to your place, there are many choices that you can make. For many property owners, the decision to work with a professional landscaping service can help you create exactly the look that you desire.

Blowing Bark Dust Can Add the Finishing Touch to Any Landscaping Project
Many of us know about the importance of wood chips for playgrounds to help control weeds and to give an overall uniform appearance, but we might not be as familiar with the use of blowing bark dust to fill in both residential and commercial landscaping. Blowing high quality landscape materials to fill in areas after new shrubs, flowers, and plants have been added can give any space the professional look of a well maintained space. Fortunately, if properly applied bark dust can last for an extended period of time. In fact, it is recommended that property owners apply new bark dust every two to four years, depending on the type of bark and how well it is maintained.

Although there are a number of options, the number one most common type of barkdust is fir, followed by hemlock. With slightly different shades of color, the barkdust that you select can help contrast or match other landscaping items or the home or office building itself. Nearly 67% of Americans agree that professional landscaping would allow them to have a nicer yard, according to a recent survey by Harris Poll for the National Association of Landscape Professionals, so it should come as no surprise that even during the winter months their are many property owners thinking about the outside improvements they can make to their home.