Baton Rouge Residential Landscaping

Perennial plants are a common and popular landscaping feature. While annuals complete their cycle of germination, flowering, seed setting, and death in one season, perennials are cold-hardy plants that survive the winter, returning in the spring. To get the most of this type of vegetation, you need to maintain them correctly, especially during dry spells and colder weather. Resist the urge to prune your perennials. When these plants are trimmed, it makes them more susceptible to frost and damage. The warmer spring and summer months are ideal times to plant perennials; just be sure to keep an eye on them during wet weather.

Seasonal landscaping can go a long way in maintaining the health and beauty of your lawn and landscape.  Overseeding, fertilizing, and refreshing mulch can all go a long way in adding to your home’s curb appeal while benefitting the plants, flowers, and grass you have planted. As the temperatures change from cool to warm, and vice versa, it provides an excellent opportunity to add some new and fresh colors.

While we get plenty of rain in our tropical south Louisiana climate, we also have dry spells, and even when we don’t, properly water your plants, flowers, and lawn is critical for their longevity and health. Whether you are out of town or simply want the convenience of a consistent and reliable watering schedule, an automated irrigation system can be a great tool for your landscape.

While you may not consider it, the sheet metal canals that border the edge of your roof play an essential role in your landscaping. Even though they aren’t green and don’t grow, they ensure that rainwater and other precipitation are collected and transported away. When your gutters become clogged with leaves, sticks, balls, and other debris, they can easily overflow, allowing rain to splash onto the landscaping below. This inundation of water wash away soil and mulch and create other damage to plants and bushes.

Another great way to enhance the ambiance of your home’s exterior is with landscape lighting. Not only can this add a new dimension to your home, but it also improves the safety and security of your property.  

Weeds and pests can quickly overtake a flowerbed and other landscaped areas. Not only can bugs damage or even kill plants, but weeds can also proliferate any area and take the nutrients and water your flowers and shrubs need. Furthermore, weeding is a tedious chore. This is why weed and pest killing agents, when used properly, can be very beneficial in your yard and landscaped areas. These sprays and treatments are great as both an eradication element and a preventative measure. For weed killers, be sure to target the weed itself. The active ingredient in these products cannot tell the difference between weeds and plants. For pesticides, you need to first identify that pests are present. These products can be used to kill various things like insects, rodents, fungi, germs, and more. While this type of defense can be used throughout your yard and flowerbeds, it is vital to consider pets and nearby water sources. Always follow the directions from the manufacturer.     

Location, location, location is just as important for flowerbeds and other landscaping features. 

Recognizing and understanding when and where the sunlight reaches and how water matriculates through your lawn and flowerbeds. Certain types of plants require specific amounts of sunlight. When you assess which parts of your property receive, you will know which types of plants to plant and where to grow them. You can also place your flowerbeds and landscaping in places with an elevation that is conducive for not being overwatered.

Landscaping can dramatically add beauty and value to your home. While planting, trimming, pruning, watering, weeding, and other landscaping chores can be a cathartic escape, entrusting your home’s greenery to an experienced professional landscaping team can make all of the difference.