Apple Valley MN Landscaping Contractors Offer Tips on How to Ready Lawn for Spring

APPLE VALLEY, Minn. - March 23, 2015 - PRLog -- Environmental Design, Apple Valley MN landscaping contractors, has suggestions for homeowners on how to make sure their yards and landscaping is ready for the upcoming growing season.

The landscaping contractors recommend that you go outside and rake your entire lawn. This helps pick up debris and leaves that have settled on your grass during the winter months. This helps to loosen the soil and gives the grass a better chance of growing and surviving. Plus, it makes it easier to mow the grass once it really starts to grow and get thick.

You should also be sure to tackle the task of mulching your plants, shrubs and trees. The landscaping contractors recommend mulching to a depth of about two to four inches. This will help your plants retain moisture and water, which will help them grow faster and stronger. It might also help them stay healthy even during a drought.

The landscaping contractors also suggest that homeowners water their plants, shrubs, trees and grass properly. If you water them too much or too little, they will not grow properly. If homeowners have any questions about how much water to give their yard and landscaping, they can call the professionals at Environmental Design to learn more about watering and how much each plant, tree or shrub should get.

Environmental Design also suggests that homeowners start mowing their grass as soon as most of it has turned green. While this is not a fun chore for most people, mowing your lawn at the correct height and at the right frequency can really help it thrive. You should not assume that mowing your grass shorter means it will not grow back as quickly. Homeowners should also take the time to service their lawn mowers by making sure the blades are completely sharp and that the oil has been changed out.

Environmental Design are Apple Valley MN landscaping contractors that serve the entire Twin Cities metro area. They specialize in custom landscape design services, hardscaping, retaining wall and patio installation, tree and shrub planting, walkway installation and more. To learn more about how to get your yard and landscaping ready for the spring and summer, visit the blog at http://www.environmentaldesignlandscape.com/blog/get-ready-for-spring-apple-valley-mn/ .