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Sometimes, people who make the commitment to invest in new landscaping for the home or business fail to take care of their new grass, mulch and plants properly, resulting in poor curb appeal and a waste of the money and time spent.
New gardens, flower beds and/or grassy areas need some attention after being installed, though it’s not constant. The truth is, these improvements can flourish with just a little work, when it’s done correctly and the right steps are taken.
Peer Landscaping is based in Fort Myers and we’re proud to be the go-to landscaping design partner for many businesses and individuals in Southwest Florida. We provide customized landscaping solutions using our knowledge of the local environment, experienced designers and state of the art technology.
In this article, we’ll cover some basic and universal steps our gardening service can provide in the months immediately following the completion of a new landscaping project. We will also provide some guidance for you to take regularly in the beginning. While there are certain considerations to keep in mind for specific kinds of grasses and plants, these tips should improve the overall health of most newly landscaped spaces.
When it comes to new trees or shrubs, watering is the first thing to keep in mind. Regular watering can ensure the new plant has the ability to thrive, but most people just take a guess at how much and how often to water their new plants, which can be detrimental to their growth.
For a newly planted tree or shrub, it’s important to water daily for the first two weeks to one month of the plant’s life. Since it’s new to the area, keeping it watered daily will give it the best chance to take root. How much water depends on the size of the tree, the more established the plant is, the more water it will need to thrive. We can provide the specific guidance for that.
As the plant begins to take root, watering can be spread out more. During the second and third month, you will water every two or three days, eventually moving to weekly waterings until the new plant has well-established root systems.
In addition to watering, mulching is essential to the new growth of most plants. While we likely installed mulch as part of the project, there are important things to keep an eye on to allow your plants to thrive.
Keeping the thickness of the mulch at a uniform level throughout the flower bed will allow all plants to thrive. If the mulch is not thick enough, the roots will be too exposed and could fail to take hold. Too much mulch could keep the plants from getting water, reduce oxygen levels or create an environment suitable for pests. The sweet spot for mulch thickness is around three inches so if wind, or rain moves it too much, simply rake it back into place.
We hope these tips will help your newly landscaped area thrive, and if you are looking for a partner to perform regular landscape maintenance we would love to help you. If you have any landscaping needs in Fort Myers or the surrounding areas, or if we can help answer any questions, please give us a call today at 239-645-6455!
