Spring is the perfect time to show off your yard, but it may need a little help – that’s why Jennifer Miree Cope is offering her landscaping tips in the Augusta Free Press.
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Preparing your landscaping for spring is all about getting your yard in the right shape to foster growth. Without proper preparation, your landscaping may have trouble recovering from the winter season, resulting in uneven growth patterns.
Jennifer Miree Cope’s article, published on the August Free Press website, begins with a recommendation to clean up excess debris that may have accumulated over the winter, including dead leaves, fallen branches, and trash. Debris looks unsightly, and worse than that, it can prevent plants and grass from growing.
Next, Jennifer suggests trimming your trees and replacing mulch. Trimming the trees gives your yard a well-maintained, uniform appearance. It also prevents growth into fences or other nearby structures. Some homeowners prefer to handle trimming themselves, but hiring a local landscaping company is the best way to make sure the trees are trimmed the right way, and safely.
Replacing mulch is a must during the spring season. Over the colder months, mulch often becomes dull and worn down, which negatively impacts the look of your entire yard, and makes it more difficult for plants to grow. You can purchase mulch at any local home and garden store. It’s one of the most effective ways to get your yard ready for spring.
In most climates, plants and grass don’t grow fully or evenly on their own. For this reason, Jennifer recommends fertilizing your lawn in preparation for spring. She advises homeowners to select a high-quality fertilizer to ensure even distribution for optimal results. She also warns that sometimes it’s necessary to fertilize more than once per year.
Finally, Jennifer Miree Cope recommends mowing your yard every five days. Inconsistent mowing schedules can wreak havoc on the way your grass grows. The best way to avoid inconsistent growth and achieve a healthy-looking lawn is to cut it regularly.
About Jennifer Miree Cope
Jennifer Miree Cope is an accomplished landscape designer and industry veteran. Her penchant for order and design draws on her formal education at Vanderbilt University, where she graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1985. Jennifer is known for her passion for landscaping as well as her detailed organization.
Aside from her landscaping career, Jennifer has a passion for volunteering and charity work. She is involved in several Birmingham, Alabama, area foundations, including STAIR tutoring, Holiday House, and the Children’s Fresh Air Farm. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking in the mountains of North Carolina and spending time with her husband and two sons.
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