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Winter-proof Your Patio and Furniture

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winter-proof patio and furnitureMany homeowners buy their homes with a patio or install a new patio with the idea of resting, relaxing and unwinding in the summer months. With temperatures at near-freezing numbers, that idea probably is not a good one right now.

As the weather changes, your patio can be affected by unfavorable weather conditions, such as snow, ice and freezing rain. It’s important to know how to protect your patio and its furniture not only during inclement weather but also during the chilly winter months.

Here are a couple of tips that can help keep your patio and its furniture looking just as new in the winter as it looked when you first purchased it.

  • Clean it up

    Before doing anything else, give your furniture a thorough cleaning. Use the appropriate solution for your furniture material (in other words, use metal cleaner and not water for metal furniture). You want to do this to get rid of excess dirt and grime. The winter months will provide plenty of that, particularly with a winter storm.

  • Think maintenance

    Some wood products associated with your patio or furniture can erode with unfavorable weather conditions. Some plastic products can crack and break with freezing temperatures. Some aluminum products must be covered to avoid rust. Know your furniture and accessories, and be sure to take care of them.

  • Hand wash

    For patio furniture cushions, tablecloths and other fabrics, it’s recommended that you wash these periodically, perhaps twice each season. While some experts suggest machine wash is appropriate, others suggest to hand wash your accessories. Make sure to effectively air dry in an arid environment or use a low-air dryer to avoid potential mold and mildew.

Our Dallas and Fort Worth TX landscapers know that a great patio – no matter the season – can be the talk of a neighborhood, and we want to help you maintain your patio and its furniture throughout the winter months. Let our landscape design experts assist you today. Call our Dallas and Fort Worth landscaping company, or contact us online for more details.

Winter Lawn Care Maintenance Tips

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Winter LandscapingWith temperatures getting lower and lower (and they’re actually supposed to be below freezing by early next week), the last thing you’re probably concerned with is the progress of your lawn. Believe it or not, this is the best time to make that a high priority. While grass appears not to grow during the chilly temperatures, now may be the best time to give your lawn a last-minute touch-up. Maintaining your lawn now will put you in excellent shape for the spring. Here are three tips that will cater to the productivity of your lawn during the winter months.

  • Lower the mower

    Your lawn isn’t going to need a full cut, but it’s not a bad idea to lower the blade and give the lawn a nice trimming. By lowering the height of your mower blade, you are able to trim any growth that could aid in winter lawn diseases.

  • Rake the yard

    You probably didn’t realize that those leaves on your lawn can be increase the chances of disease and suffocation with your lawn. By picking up leaves, sticks, logs, garden hoses, etc., you assist in your lawn steering clear of being vulnerable to diseases. If possible, mulch the leaves and wooden objects to aid in fertilization.

  • Aerate and fertilize

    Make sure you aerate your lawn before the first good freeze – and that freeze is coming very soon! Aerating, in addition to light fertilization (aerate, then fertilize), will not only prepare your lawn for a prosperous spring but also fight against thatch.

In addition to the tips mentioned above, now is the best time to act questions to prepare for the spring and even next fall and winter. Feel free to reach out to our expert Dallas and Fort Worth TX landscapers if you have any questions. Call our lawn care company, or contact us online for information.

New Walkway for the New Year

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New Walkway

With the new year literally days away, why not consider a new look for your backyard?

Well-constructed walkway landscaping not only can add a splash of sophistication to your property, but it also can increase your property value by thousands of dollars quickly. Walkways can be either straight or curved, and they can be formed by several different materials. Walkways can come in concrete, brick, gravel, crushed stone or even shredded bark or mulch.

Many families with walkways also own flourishing gardens. Those with gardens who do not have walkways should strongly consider the idea, as they serve as a path for you to manage your flowers or produce effectively, without having to get dirty in the soil surrounding it.

Concrete or brick stone walkways are the easiest answers, as they require minimal maintenance (totally the opposite for mulch walkways). Because of this, they arguably are the most expensive walkway material to purchase, and they also can be heavily labor-intensive. Trained professionals usually are the ones who install these walkways.

Mulch may be more inexpensive to install than gravel or crushed stone, but mulch will require more maintenance as the wood eventually could deteriorate with inclement weather conditions.

Our landscape design company in Dallas and Fort Worth TX specializes in all kinds of walkway installation. We know that a properly installed and managed walkway can improve your outdoor living arrangements. Call our landscaping experts today, or contact us online for more details.

Using Ornamental Grasses for the Winter

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Ornamental Grasses Winter

We’ve reaching mid-December, and for many of you, landscaping has become something of a secondary chore for your lawn. Keep in mind that even during the winter season, it’s never a bad idea to keep your lawn pristine.

If you want to have the beautiful colors of spring during the cold seasons, there are nurseries that carry year-round flowers. Feel free to pick up some of them and plant them in your yard. You’ll have the neighbors giving compliments and asking all kinds of questions.

Some green-thumb experts like to suggest using ornamental grasses during this time. Ornamental grasses offer just enough color and appeal to make people look twice at your lawn – especially during the winter. These grasses are virtually pest-free and basically adapt to the ever-changing conditions of the state with proper care (watering, pruning, fertilizing, etc.).

There are two kinds of ornamental grasses – cool-temperature grass and warm-temperature grass. Among the many kinds of cool-temperature grasses are fescues, bent grass, autumn moor grass, blue oat grass and Bermuda grass.

Good luck with turning your winter lawn into a masterpiece. Our expert landscapers in Dallas and Fort Worth TX will be happy to assist you with giving your lawn a year-round look that you can be proud of. In addition to advice on ornamental grasses, Blooms Landcare also specializes in seasonal color installation, which enhances your lawn for all seasons. Call us today, or contact us online for more information.