Shrubs to Beautify Your Lawn
Most landscapers and lawn owners today want more than conventional lawns. As a result, putting of shrubs in the lawns is becoming a trend.
How to Plant Shrubs
Shrubs that may be placed in your lawn come in different types, such as red twig dogwood, shrub roses and hydrangeas. In planting them, you need to dig deep holes in the ground to provide room for plant roots to spread and gain access to water beneath the soil.
While planting and after placing the plant in the hole, soil may be mixed with peat moss and the opening may be filled up with loose soil, respectively. The now planted shrub should be adequately watered, especially in dry season. To achieve the desired effect, you may hire an expert to trim and form the shrubs into different shapes.
Shrub Care and Management
Basic care for shrubs usually includes proper watering, fertilization, controlling pests and trimming or shaping. While still young, shrubs need more water as their roots are not large enough to reach for water beneath the ground. Their need for water goes down as they age. Also, shrubs grow well with the help of some fertilizers. An effective shrub fertilizer is mulch. The use of this supplement, however, can be minimized if the soil in your lawn is of quality.
Shrubs, by nature, are pest resistant. When planted around the lawn, they may also act as pest repellants. Sometimes, shrubs themselves may be afflicted with pest problems. In such case, organic pesticides may be used.
On another note, trimming depends on the kind of shrub in the lawn. Flowering shrubs, for example, need to be trimmed a month after blooming. Fortunately, there are shrubs that are inherently shaped in a delightful way. This fact, however, does not limit you from seeking expert advice regarding trimming. In addition, some plants from other locations may be directly replanted in your lawn.
Positive and Negative Effects of Shrubs
Shrubs, like anything else, bring both advantages and disadvantages. They break the monotony of conventional lawns by providing your space with an enhanced look. They can also properly define the borders of your lawn.
On another side, shrubs require tedious care and management. When situated in the wrong place, they may invite pests in and create unwanted shade, which, in general, can be hazardous to your lawn.
With proper care and management, however, the benefits of having shrubs in your lawn will outweigh the negative effects, therefore providing you with a picture-perfect lawn.
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