Proper Care of Your Property

Maintaining your residential or commercial property requires a great deal of time and energy. Outdoor projects include a variety of tasks, such as raking leaves, mowing and edging the lawn, trimming trees and ensuring that your irrigation system works properly. While the tasks may seem endless, here are some tips to help you properly maintain your property.

1. Sprinkler Repair

A sprinkler system is critical to the overall health of your lawn. Depending on the area you live and time of year, watering needs vary. Grass does better when it’s watered longer and less frequently. It’s also wise to water early in the morning or late at night instead of during the heat of the day. If your sprinklers are broken and you’re unsure how to fix them, contact an irrigation repair Kent company.  Your lawn won’t survive without a functional irrigation system.

2. Street Sweeping

Many property owners fail to realize the amount of dirt and debris they have lying around their property. Streets and parking lots can be pretty dirty and a messy street or parking lot gives the wrong first impression to guests or customers. To keep your property looking nice, consider having your streets and parking area swept by professionals that have the right skills and equipment.

3. Tree Trimming

Trees are an investment in both the areas of form and function: they provide beauty and shade. In order to protect your investment, it’s wise to trim your trees in order to promote growth and remove damaged limbs. Unhealthy trees are also a hazard to surrounding structures.

4. Shrub Pruning

Pruning shrubs is another important project. Branches on shrubs often get damaged from wind, rain and other elements of weather. Additionally, branches can die from old age or improper watering. Pruning promotes flowering and brighter leaf and flower color. To keep your shrubs and hedges beautiful and healthy, prune your shrubs annually.

5. Lawn Fertilization

Many property owners either fail to fertilize their lawn or do it incorrectly. The correct way to ensure a healthy lawn is with the following steps:

• Test the soil to find out what type of fertilizer is needed
• Use less fertilizer and apply it evenly
• Fertilize at the right time
• Follow a schedule

Keep in mind that it is unhealthy to apply too much fertilizer. You also don’t want any of the fertilizer to get in water or on hard surfaces.

Properly maintaining your property requires some discipline. Maybe you’ll want to tackle some of these projects on your own; however, know that there are professional landscape companies that can help you maintain your property as well.