Your landscaping is an important part of your home, so keeping it healthy and beautiful is also a big part of your property value. In fact, according to Total Mortgage, your home’s landscaping contributes to about 15% of the total value of your home. Let’s look at some common landscaping mistakes that a lawn maintenance service can help you avoid.

Proximity of Your Plants

Few homeowners are aware that planting too close to your home is bad for both the plants and your foundation. This is why it’s great to connect with a professional landscaping company. Planting too close to the house will result in pests getting easy access to your home, excessive root growth that will impact the foundation or pipes, and too much debris being dumped on your roof from trees. To avoid these issues, plants and trees should be carefully planned out with the help of a professional landscaper.

Plant Research

If you want to get the most out of your landscaping investment, you’ll need to properly research your plants before purchasing and planting. You want to get plants that will thrive in your climate, region, and yard. These factors can drastically impact a plant’s health and ability to thrive. When you work with professional lawn maintenance services, they can advise you on which types of plants will work best for your property.

Cutting the Lawn Too Short

Another big mistake that homeowners make with their lawn is simply cutting it too short. The idea might be to cut it short so you don't have to again for a while. What happens when you cut too short or too often is that the grass never gets the chance to perform photosynthesis. This will cause the roots to grow improperly. Overall, your lawn simply won't absorb nutrients as it should. It’s best to set up a lawn maintenance schedule with a professional, as they'll be able to provide the right amount of maintenance at the right times.

Sun Exposure

Placing plants incorrectly in your yard can also cause problems. This goes back to properly researching plants before planting them. Plants need to be carefully placed in the yard to receive the right amount of sun exposure. Professional landscapers can help with this.

These are just a few of the common mistakes that you should avoid with your lawn. If you’re looking for professional lawn maintenance service, please contact Keller Commercial & Home Services today!