4 Landscaping Myths Busted

4 Landscaping Myths Busted MYTH: The best place to plant shrubs is around a house's BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING ΜΥΤΗ: The only time to install plants is during the spring. Originally, people put shrubs around their houses to hide the unattractive cement and block foundatlons. Since most houses now have rock or brick foundations, there's no reason to mask this area with shrubs. By moving shrubs away from the foundation, they are easier to maintain – and they no longer provide a good home for pests. Instead, you can plant grass around the home. While spring is a good time to plant, don't forget about the fall months. It's not as warm during these months, so the plants won't have as much shock to the summer heat. There are even some plants that flourish in the fall. So, as your other services start to slow down with the year's end, ramp up your plant installs. (Here are more ways to stay busy during the colder months.) mow the grass shorter Install plants is during the spring DENS ater grass at night AND NG placo to plant shrubs IS arounda house's walls TX 77022 autifullandscapingtx.com | Gardens and Landscaping 711 E Burress St Houston, W13) 692-8038 MYTH: 3. You should water grass at night. Resource: http://goo.gl/sBh10 4 ΜΥTΗ: If I mow the Hon't have to Lowering the mower deck won't cut back on the time spent on maintenance sites. Instead, cutting the grass too short can expose root systems to too much sunlight and give weeds the chance to grow. So, your customers will be calling you back about the brown patches and weeds they now have. Many homeowners are weary, of watering during the day because they think the sun will absorb a lot of It. So, that leads many to water lawns at night. However, by watering later In the day, that moisture will sit on the grass all night – which can invite mold or. fungl. You should ask homeowners to water early in the morning. Created by: Phone: Website: