Check out these easy to follow summer landscaping tips

Summer’s in full flow, and it is believed that there’s no better time for your renters to go outside and relish the warm weather. And for owners whose property includes a yard, patio, or porch, this means keeping up with your landscaping, so it looks nice and more importantly, is easy and cheaper to maintain.

Here are some easy summer landscaping tips that will get your yard in a stunning shape.

• Water your lawn in the morning

This might appear like a no brainer, but it’s an important rule to follow to enhance your curb appeal and save time—lawn care professionals strongly advise against watering your lawn in the afternoon because the water will rapidly evaporate. You might be tempted to you give your lawn a drink at the hottest point of the day, but it’s just a waste of time. Also, if you water your lawn in the morning, it gives the roots an opportunity to absorb the moisture—some grass goes “dormant” in the warmer portions of the day, so they won’t sufficiently take in water. And if you water at night, you run the risk of having damp grass breed fungus.

Lawn care beginners often think they need to water their grass more in the summer because it’s hot. However, you don’t want to drench your lawn. Fix to an early morning routine where you give it a good, long watering every few days (a deep watering every three days is better than daily light watering).

• Mow regularly

Again, this seems apparent, but regular mowing to the optimum length makes a major difference than you’d think to avoid complexities later on. It might be appealing to cut your lawn close to the land so you don’t have to cut it as often. However, if you take this shortcut for ease, you’re going to locate yourself with a brown and patchy yard. Grass needs to stay at a specific length to fight droughts and resist weeds and pests, so look at the options on your mower and fix to the longer settings. Also, longer grass has a deeper green color and needs less water.

• Trim shrubs, trees

Thunderstorms are pretty common in summers. Inspect for any dead tree limbs you should cut away to avoid a big gust from taking it down and possibly causing damage to you or your tenants’ property.

Be sure to clip any bushes or vines that hug your home because they can attract termites and other pests, interfere with exterior air conditioning equipment, and retain moisture against the house and base. Keeping bushes trimmed also minimizes risk of burglars.

• Plant drought-friendly plants

Drought-tolerant shrubs and flowers are important for summertime. Not only do they retain water, they’re low maintenance, save you time, and enhance your property’s curb appeal. Take a trip to your local nursery and get some drought resistant shrubs that are a perfect choice for your location. If you’re considering including a splash of color with flowers that thrive in heat, however, make sure to buy perennials over annuals (flowers that only bloom for one year and require replanting).