Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Spruce Up Your Landscaping for Spring

Spring has sprung, and as the weather continues to show off with sunny days and warm weather, you may find the itch to get outdoors and spruce up your landscapes. If you plan to rent your vacation home through the Summer, having the landscaping in tip-top condition is vital. Here are a few things you can start doing now to give your landscaping the best chances of lasting through the Summer season, and also creating spaces where you can kick back and relax all Summer long.


Do: Keep a Regular Mowing Schedule

Your mower will be one of your most important landscape tools because regular mowing is critical for lawn care. This cutting schedule can range from once to several times per week, depending on how quickly the grass grows. Your grass does need to stay at a certain level to fight off drought and other lawn hazards, so it is important to not cut it too short.

If you will not be at your vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks often enough to keep the grass mowed, you can hire a landscape team to come in and keep things taken care of.

Don’t: Let Pests Invade Your Landscape

It can be easy to ignore the Summertime pests that can take over your landscape, but they can post an actual threat to your space. From grubs to sod webworms, chinch bugs to armyworms, there are many different types of pest infestations that can cause brown patches of grass.

Do: Feed and Fertilize Your Landscape

It is important to know what types of grass you have in your landscape and make sure that it is being fertilized properly. Warm-season grass types need a nutrient boost, which can be accomplished through an extremely quick application of fertilizer. Of course, over fertilizing can also have an adverse effect on your landscaping. Too much nitrogen in fertilizer can burn the grass, especially when temperatures are high. Slow release fertilizers are a great option.

Don’t: Water During the Hot Part of the Day

It is actually useless to water during the hottest part of the day because the water will evaporate before it ever reaches the roots. The best time to water is in the early morning while the temperatures are still low. Plants can make better use of the hydration during this time.

Do: Look for Drought Tolerant Plants

Adding color to your landscaping is the best way to really make an impact. The warmer temps during a Midwest Summer can mean that looking for drought-tolerant plants can keep the color lasting longer. New annuals or perennials are an easy place to start. They are also great at conserving water and require minimal maintenance. You can line the walkways of your landscape with colorful plants, as well as add window boxes or pots on the porch. A climbing flower on a trellis can also be a great way to get attention, but also add some privacy to areas of your landscape.


Don’t: Forget to Enjoy Your Landscape

A vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks is meant to be enjoyed. After your hard work is done, it is time to mix up a cool beverage, find a nice shade tree, and admire your work.

If you do not have a vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks, it is not too late to get started. Team Lasson knows that it is still a great time to buy a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you are looking for a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks or buying your very first home, we would love to assist. Looking for a great place to get a mortgage at the Lake of the Ozarks? We can help! Visit our website to start filling out your application. We cannot wait to work with you and help you secure the home of your dreams.

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Michael Lasson
Senior Loan Officer
NMLS #: 493712

4655 B Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065

Direct: (573) 746-7211





**The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent First State Bank of St Charles’s positions, strategies, or opinions.

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