When spring finally comes around, there is a lot to do and plan for in the garden and for the general lawn at home. The most important thing to remember is that once the spring rolls around, everything is going to start growing quickly. This includes the grass, the shrubs and even perennial plants that you had planted the year before. Planning out your lawn care is important for ensuring that this particular area of the home is well-taken care of.

Many people leave the planning to their expert landscaping company, but it is still a good idea to come up with your own gardening ideas to share with this professional. It never hurts to get your own ideas across, and the landscaper will then be able to simply bring them to life in your own front or backyard. Your home will look gorgeous when its lawn and gardens are taken care of during the spring and summer seasons. Spring is a wonderful time for you to begin planning out what you would like to see when it comes to your home’s lawn and its garden areas.

Give Wild Irishman a call if you have Denver landscaping needs!

A beautiful landscape is one that incorporates a variety of evergreen shrubs and trees, bright and cheery annuals, and surprising and splendid perennials. Shrubs and trees provide a dependable backdrop of year-round green. Annuals spruce up a space quickly and effectively. But perennials provide the character, uniqueness, and much-anticipated shot of vitality to a landscape.

Perennials are plants that, when healthy and well-established, become dormant (die back) in the winter but re-emerge in spring larger and healthier with each passing year. Cone flowers, daisies, hostas, irises, society garlic, columbine, zinnias, phlox … the list of favorite varieties is extensive.

Spring is a time of rebirth, and nothing signifies that more than perennials. Gardeners in tune with their landscaping often find themselves peering into the soil in search of a bit of green stem peeking out. Each spring, especially in a landscape that has been mulched, fertilized, and watered with care, perennials are a visible reminder of the changing seasons. Not only do they re-emerge, their previously cast-off seedlings may surprisingly re-emerge in unexpected spots in the garden. If you’ve got spare space in your garden, plant perennials and enjoy them for years to come.

Call Wild Irishman to have perennials planted in your landscape design goals.

Healthy grass is one of the keys to a great-looking lawn. There are several things that you will need to do in order to maintain healthy grass. Below are some tips that will help you keep your grass healthy:

Fertilize

Fertilizer can help your grass grow faster. However, you do not want to fertilize too frequently. Over fertilizing can result in fungal problems. You will probably only need to fertilize your grass four or five times per year, but if you have any questions about how often you need to fertilize, then you should consult with a professional landscaper.

Mowing

There is a lot more to cutting your grass properly than just pushing the mower. If you cut your grass to short, then you can potentially ruin your grass. Cutting the grass too short exposes its roots to the sun. That is why you will only need to cut off about one-third of your grass blades.

Do Not Water Too Frequently

Over-watering is one of the top lawn care mistakes that people make. If you water the grass too frequently, then excess thatch will begin to build up.

Call Wild Irishman with lawn or landscaping questions in Denver.

Your property will look so much better if its trees are in good health. For the most part, many trees take care of themselves and they are well-rooted to provide years worth of viewing pleasure. Unfortunately, certain trees can die over time, and these not only look ugly, but they can also be a hazard if they crack and fall. The best way to tell if a tree has a disease or is dying is if it is no longer growing leaves. You might notice that even in the dead of summer, the tree looks the same as it did in the winter. The bark of the tree might be a bit darker, and it just does not look alive.

A tree that has a disease can also be relatively easy to spot. You might notice insect infestations in the bark itself, or you might notice a white mossy covering on the tree and its leaves. These are just some of the things that you’ll want to look for if you are trying to figure out if a tree on your property is diseased or is dying entirely.

If you have tree or landscape questions here in Denver, give Wild Irishman a call today!

At Wild Irishman, many of our clients often ask when they should consider planting their shrubs, flowers, and other plants. While some plants will grow all year long, certain plants are best in specific seasons of the year. For Denver residents looking to plant this year, this article will outline some ideas of when the right time might be.

After the cold Denver winters, snow begins to thaw and plants start to grow once again. During this time of year, it is not uncommon to see small plants beginning to take root and trying to establish themselves. Generally, this the best time to plant in Colorado because it gives plants the most time to grow before the winter. However, plants can start growing all year long by first planting them indoors. Further, homeowners can work with professionals to find plants that have already been grown by skilled experts in a greenhouse. This can increase the chances of the plants surviving and save costs in the long-run. For further advice, get in touch with Wild Irishman today to learn more about our professional planting services.