{"id":12892,"date":"2019-06-30T08:33:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T15:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=12892"},"modified":"2019-06-14T12:34:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T19:34:50","slug":"learn-how-to-care-for-living-landscapes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2019\/06\/learn-how-to-care-for-living-landscapes\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Care For Living Landscapes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A yard is something many new homeowners look forward to when they purchase a property. After all, it\u2019s a place to make memories with family and friends, to let kids and the family dog play safely, and to customize to individual needs and desires. But there are some mistakes that are easy for new homeowners to make. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) shares the most common pitfalls and offers advice on how to avoid them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Not having the right equipment for the space.<\/strong> Make sure the lawn mower is the right size for the new lawn. If the lot at the new property is more wooded, a chainsaw and\/or hedge trimmer that the buyer doesn\u2019t have yet may be required. Or perhaps a homeowner is moving from an apartment to a single-family home for the first time and needs all new equipment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Choosing the wrong plants.<\/strong> Homeowners need to consider the microclimate so their living landscapes thrive. Check the USDA\u2019s Plant Hardiness Zone Map to determine which plants will do best in the new location.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Not considering lifestyle needs.<\/strong> Homeowners also need to consider their lifestyle when selecting and placing their living landscapes. Those who travel frequently will want to choose low-maintenance plants, flowers and shrubs. Homeowners with a family and\/or pets need a large area of sturdy turfgrass for running and playing. Pro tip: plants can be used strategically to designate \u201cactivity zones\u201d in the yard \u2013 separating a children\u2019s play area from the dining space, for example.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Watering incorrectly.<\/strong> Plants will grow stronger and work harder \u2013 creating deeper, healthier roots \u2013 if they have to seek out water. Watering deeply, but less frequently, allows moisture to reach the roots of the grass and trees. Also, watering early in the morning reduces excess evaporation. Those who want to take the guesswork out of watering should install soil moisture sensors and drip irrigation systems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Cutting the grass too short.<\/strong> Proper mowing helps create a lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn. Preferred length varies by grass type, but the general rule of thumb is to cut only the top third of the grass blades off at any given time. Taller grass blades shade the soil and keep it cooler, helping control weeds. 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