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4 Things Your Landscape Needs Now

4 Things Your Landscape Needs Now

Landscaping is an important part of keeping your property in tip-top shape. It helps to improve the appearance of your property and your home, as well. It increases the functionality and value of your commercial or residential property. Landscaping helps create a haven for both you and your nature neighbors to enjoy. Let’s discuss four things that your landscape could benefit from right now. 

1. Your Landscape Should be Eye-Catching

Investing in the curb appeal of your lawn care could make heads turn. Every landscape needs something that is both attention-grabbing and pleasing to the eyes. To achieve this, you want to incorporate contrasting colors and textures that work to complement and blend with the surrounding landscape. Balance is very important, and you also want to make certain that you don’t go too overboard and add too much in. Don’t overdo it. Just keep it simple and clean, as well as easy to look at and pleasing. Professional lawn care services can help you do just that.

2. Landscaping Should Be A Money Saver

You want something that doesn’t cause your water bill to hit the roof once those hot summer months arrive. This is also important if you are planning to sell. Potential buyers may be deterred by a landscape that requires too much money for maintenance. Don’t worry, the plant kingdom is filled with tons of plants that look amazing without requiring too much attention and care. Just choose wisely. 

3. Needs To Be Energy Efficient

The planting of shade trees that would help your home to remain cooler with less use of the air conditioner is a major energy-saving benefit. Additionally, heating costs can also be cut with a properly landscaped yard that provides your home with windbreaks in those gusty and cold months. Flood prevention can also be achieved with landscaping that allows for proper drainage of your commercial or residential property when the rains come, or the snow melts. All of these services are a sure way to have your home stand out from the rest and ensure that your yard is a year-round energy oasis. 

4. Lawns Must Be Well Maintained 

And while you are investing all of this time and money into adding to the existing landscape of your property, it is important to pay attention to the landscape that is already there. Inspect your trees and make sure they are healthy and are a safe distance from your home. Tree roots or falling branches can cause serious problems for plumbing, walkways, and other aspects of your home that can be costly to repair. Fallen trees also take away from the look of your commercial or residential lawns. Plus, with the right weed control, you can keep that annoyance away for a long time. The goal is to create a harmonious landscape, so pay attention to what you already have before you begin adding anything new. 

Contact Us For Your Landscaping Needs

Your yard should be a beautiful place that makes you want to sit and relax for a while. With suitable and timely maintenance, a professionally landscaped yard can do just that. With a professional and creative eye, as well as an extensive knowledge of horticulture, our team at Chris James Landscaping is ready to help you create your oasis. We are proud to serve Allendale, NJ, and surrounding communities. You can contact us by phone, email, or through our online web form. We look forward to helping enhance your curb appeal and lawn care services.