5 Best Things A Good Trim Does For Your Landscape

You’ll notice an increase in better growth

Your lawn is like your hair or fingernails – after a while, it needs to be trimmed to grow more. This concept applies to every bit of greenery on your lawn: the grass, plants, hedges, and other greenery can benefit from regular trims and pruning. Cutting the grass or plants around your home will increase the growth you see, and the new growth will be much healthier. Everything that grows after the trim will be greener, thicker, and stronger!

Your foliage will be left a lot healthier

There is science behind getting the grass and plants trimmed and how that affects how they grow. Trimming these areas removes the longest, oldest parts of the plant that may be weaker and, therefore, more susceptible to damage and disease. Additionally, trimming your plants and grass causes a shock to its system that is needed to spark a growth spurt that can do those plants a lot of good. It may seem counterintuitive, but whenever it’s time to cut your lawn, remember you’re making it healthier!

Your home’s overall curb appeal will increase

Looks are not everything, but when discussing landscaping, it means quite a lot. So if you enjoy entertaining at home, are trying to sell your home, or have folks coming over for the first time, first impressions matter! Trimming your lawn will leave it looking clean and manicured and give the impression that you care. As a result, the grass won’t be overgrown, the hedges won’t be unruly, and your flowers or plants won’t look out of control in their landscape beds.

Your lawn will stand more of a chance against weeds

Weeds are one of the many threats your lawn faces daily – and what makes them more troublesome is they can move in quickly without you noticing in time. Additionally, when your lawn isn’t trimmed for a while, it’s easier for those weeds to hide and spread. Trimming your lawn, especially the grass, discourages weeds from seeding and spreading because they’ll have less room and opportunity. It also makes the grass stronger and better equipped to stand up against any weeds that happen to make their way onto your lawn!

Each area of your lawn will have an equal chance at much-needed nutrients

Your lawn needs a mix of nutrients – sunlight, air, and water – mixed with whatever nutrients are packed in the soil. With a proper supply of all these, your foliage will become stronger and more likely to grow faster! When you cut the grass, trim branches of shrubs, and prune your flower beds, you’re cutting everything down to an equal length. Doing so allows each area of your landscape access to equal amounts of sun, air, and water.

How often should you be trimming the grass

The time of year and where you live can make a difference in how often you should cut the grass, but there’s usually an average that’s a good rule of thumb. It’s important to cut only one-third of the grass’s height and only a few times. You can get away with mowing once a week during the heavier growth seasons, provided the growth is steady. However, once that growth slows down, you should be able to slowly transition to once every couple of weeks to keep on top of it!

When shrubs and flowers should be getting trimmed

These areas are a lot harder to gauge because every plant, flower, and shrub is a little bit different and grows at a different pace than each other. There are times of the year when flowers could use the most pruning, and that’s mid to late Fall and early Spring. With shrubs and other plants, it’s often easy to tell when it needs a trim because you’ll begin to see areas that look more rugged than others. Winter is a great time for the heavier shrub pruning sessions before low temperatures hit.

How Rish’s Complete Lawn Care can help you

There is nothing wrong with needing a help every once in a while – and lawn maintenance is something you want to ensure you get everything right. Your lawn deserves attention and care, and we’re here to help you every step of the way! We have the skills, equipment, knowledge, and experience to take care of your lawn like it was our own!