A home garden is the perfect way to brighten up your landscaping, whether you grow flowers or vegetables. However, keeping your flowerbed or vegetable crop watered and maintained can prove to be a very labor-intensive process. Here are a few tips to help you create and maintain a beautiful flowerbed or garden for your home as efficiently as possible.

Installation

The first step to having a beautiful, well-maintained flowerbed is proper installation. Taking your time and going the extra mile from the beginning will make your flowers and surrounding landscaping easier, and more enjoyable, to maintain. Start by planning out exactly where you want your flowerbed to be located and which plants will survive best in your climate.
Once you know where the flowers will be placed, you’ll have to prepare the bed. This process can be done on your own but, if it’s your first time creating a garden or flowerbed, it might be best to seek the help of professional landscaping experts. Make sure the soil is thoroughly tilled to destroy weeds, aerate the top layer of soil and evenly distribute nutrients. After the soil is prepared you can install landscaping hardware such as decorative pathways or siding, as well as a drainage system.
When you are ready to plant, be sure to closely follow the instructions provided; most plants have tips printed right on the label. This will ensure each individual flower has enough space to grow and collect water. You can also add a layer of mulch, which helps suppress weeds and hold moisture within the flower bed. It will need to be regularly replaced as part of ongoing maintenance.

Drainage

One of the most important factors in maintaining your flowerbeds is controlling the amount of water and drainage the plants receive. Having a professional drainage system installed is crucial to maintaining a healthy lawn and soil. An excess amount of water can drown the plants, but also washes away topsoil that contains necessary nutrients. Drainage systems should be installed at the lowest point in your flowerbed so water can collect in a central location and be safely directed somewhere else.
Drainage systems can also be used to further increase your landscaping efficiency. Collect and store excess rainwater to water other parts of your garden or landscaping and save on your yearly water bill! Effective drains also prevent soil erosion and keep water away from your home’s foundation.

Landscaping Services in Baton Rouge

River City Landscaping offers a wide variety of full-service landscaping solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Our highly experienced staff is capable of handling every project from drainage systems to landscaping installation. Contact us today for more information or to schedule an in-person appointment.

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