A yard is more than just an area outside a house. It’s also the gateway to your home, and how it looks can make a big impact on the overall curb appeal of your property. No matter how long you’ve been in your home or what the yard looks like right now, it’s always possible to transform a desert-like space into a lush, green yard. With the right planning and regular lawn care, you can make your yard the best on the block.

Tackle Landscaping Challenges

The first step in making over a yard that looks more like a desert than an oasis is to address current landscaping challenges. If you have a lawn, assess its health and size. Identify any dead plants that need to be removed before your lawn makeover can begin. You should also have dead or diseased trees removed to free up space in your yard and protect your property. Tree removal can be dangerous, so it’s best to have landscaping professionals take care of it for you. The team at Warner Tree Service will be happy to assess your trees and take care of removal.

After you’ve taken care of basic lawn cleanup, you can start plotting the layout of your new yard. Think about whether or not you want to plant shade trees. Perhaps you’d like to use hedges to create more privacy. If you enjoy spending time outdoors in the pleasant climate of Palm Harbor, consider including a seating area in your design. It’s essential that your yard’s design reflect your needs and personal style.

Choose the Right Trees and Plants for Your Yard

Once you’ve settled on a general design for your yard, you can begin picking plants, trees and shrubs. It’s a good idea to choose drought-tolerant plants suited to the local area. Doing so cuts down on watering and maintenance demands while ensuring that plants will thrive. The Florida Native Plant Society provides an easy-to-use online guide for homeowners who want to find native plants well suited to the area.

If your home uses a septic system, be sure to talk with septic professionals before having trees planted. It’s also essential that you follow best practices when planting trees near a home. Lawn and tree care professionals can help you decide what types of trees should be planted in different areas of your yard.

Keep Up With Lawn Maintenance

Of course, maintaining a beautiful yard means keeping up on regular outdoor maintenance. If you have a lawn, be sure to mow it regularly. Keep hedges neatly trimmed and be sure to remove any dead sections on plants. You should also have your trees examined for disease every two to three years.

At Warner Tree Service, we’re proud to provide the best in tree care and lawn maintenance for clients throughout the greater Palm Harbor area. Call or drop by today to talk with us about your lawn makeover needs.