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Haly Landscaping
wants your property to look healthy and lush year 'round.
That is why we have included this customer tips page. This
is a relatively new site, so we don't have a lot prepared
right now. If there's something you would like to see on this
or any other page of our site, please go to the contact us
page and let us know. We will be adding to our site as we
grow, so be sure to check back soon for lots more content.
Tips
for a Healthy Lawn and Garden
- Don't
add anything to your lawn
or garden until you've had your soil's pH tested for acidity
and fertility. Haly Landscaping & Irrigation Inc. can
do this for you, or it can be done through your County Agricultural
Extension Service.
- Aerate
your soil
and remove dead organics by raking. This produces a stronger
lawn and reduces the need to use fertilizers or pesticides
- Mow
high and mow often
to reduce stress on grass, retain moisture, shade
out weeds, and keep soil cool. Mow without a bag and leave
clippings to fertilize
naturally and shade soil.
- Cultivate
and mulch your gardens to help retain moisture and keep
weed
growth down.
- Water
only when the soil is dry, but water thoroughly to encourage
deep root growth which reduces the need for excessive watering.
- Overseed
your fescue with a tall fescue blend. Thick turf is
the best way to prevent weeds, and different strains of
grass can prevent a single pest or disease from wiping out
your lawn
- Don't
over fertilize your lawn. Over fertilized grass roots
become lazy and remain near the surface where they require
more water and chemicals.
- Plant
trees.
They contribute oxygen, remove carbon dioxide, reduce erosion,
and give shade.
- Avoid
shearing plants. Shearing promotes water- demanding
new growth on plants, and creates a dense shell of outer
growth, giving insects and disease a better chance to take
hold. Instead, use hand shears or loppers to thin branches
to a side shoot or bud.
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