Once bulbs begin poking through the soil, flowers will soon be everywhere. Spring is the best time to get going on landscaping and gardening projects. Below are some tips to prepare your home and lawn for spring landscaping!

• Create a plan before you get started. If you’re doing it yourself, are you going to do it in different phases? Or will you hire a landscaping company like Lassana’s Landscaping Inc?
• You may think that you only need to worry about the types of plants, sun, and water for landscaping, but you should also think about pests. Insects and stray animals can ruin your yard and plants quickly. You may consider installing fencing or wire mesh to prevent pests from entering your garden.
• Do some research to see which types of plants thrive at certain times during the year. If you decide to hire Lassana’s Landscaping, we can suggest which plants will be best in your garden all season long.

Plan for growth

When choosing landscaping and the sizes of plants, pay attention to how large the plants will be at maturity. If you plant too many small shrubs in front of your living room window and then find out they are actually substantial when fully grown, you may have to dig them up before you know it. Most plants will have height and growth requirements on the pots when purchased from your nursery. Pay attention to these before you buy.

Get Inspired

For some, inspiration comes from looking at neighboring yards or walking through other areas of town to look at landscaping. Another place to seek inspiration is online and from home and garden publications. A stroll through your local nursery or gardening center is often all the inspiration needed to motivate you.

Map the Area

Once you know what type of plants you’d like at your home, map or stake out the area where you will plant your plants. Estimate enough room for pedestrians walking around, growth, and future landscaping maintenance. Ensure walkways have safe footing areas, and tall plants will not obstruct view lines from inside your home.

Plan for Maintenance

Unlike a paint color in your home (once it’s up, you’re done), landscaping requires maintenance and care, from pulling weeds, watering, and pruning to occasionally replacing dead plants. So, once again, plan what plants will suit your maintenance schedule. Then, consider hiring Lassana’s Landscaping, Inc to take care of your  yard and garden beds.

Low and High Maintenance Plants

The beauty of landscaping and gardening is that there are plants for every lifestyle and taste. If your home has a rustic or desert aesthetic, ornamental grasses that grow wild may be more suitable for your home. Some homeowners have very little time to spend in the garden but still love to enjoy the benefits. At Lassana’s Landscaping, we can take care of everything for you; choosing which plants are best for the location, planting them, maintaining them, and then preparing them for winter. Check with us to see which ones suit you and your home.

Contrast With Your Exterior Home: 

Your landscaping should enhance your home’s exterior. Choose plants that complement or contrast the colors in your home and the architectural time period of your home. For example, a modern and minimalist home may enjoy a Zen-inspired landscape. In contrast, a Victorian home may have roses, perennial gardens, and evergreens that are typical for the Victorian era. Plan your outdoor landscaping to be in harmony with your exteriors.

Seed any grass areas early, or wait until Fall

If your lawn needs seeding, ensure it is very early in the spring. Use good quality compost, loam, and the right seed for the location. Waiting until May or June will only disappoint when grass seeds compete for space with weeds. If you can’t get to it early, then your best bet would be to wait until late August or early September, when the evenings are cooler.

Spring Yard Cleanups in Marblehead & Swampscott, MA

One of the best tips we can provide is to meet with us to get a free estimate for your projects. We will take care of all the details you may not think of. Contact Lassana’s Landscaping Inc. at 781-631-1938 to get started on  transforming your winter yard into a beautiful, spring scene!