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INTRODUCING LONG ISLAND PRESS HOME PROS
Get out of the weeds this spring and
hire a local landscaper/designer
through Long Island Press Home Pros
As the soil warmed in April, amatuer
gardeners got started attending to
their yards, gardens, or patios by hiring
a local landscaper and gardener.
Peace of mind is one benefit of a
well-kept property, as is improving
the appeal of your neighborhood.
Increasing your property value by 4
or 5 percent, if not more, is a nice perk
too. So it helps to have a basic roadmap
for landscape and garden design:
1. To give a burst of color to that “Hello,
neighbor” area in front of your home,
think about adding a vibrant annual
to your planting bed or container garden.
Vinca is a popular option, with
its nonstop flower show from early
summer until fall. If you’re planting
in a window box that gets full sun,
try Sedum, Festuca, Delosperma and
Nassella. In shady spots, try ferns,
Rubus, Vinca and Heuchera.
2. If you’re looking to add some
shrubs, know the difference between
deciduous and evergreens. Deciduous
shrubs lose their foliage during the
winter season, while evergreens hold
on to their leaves and remain green
throughout the year. Enlisting both
creates the perfect combination.
3. The cleanup: This is the most important
task you can do this month: Prune
away dead and damaged branches, cut
back and divide perennials as needed,
clean up around plants, compost yard
waste, and prep damaged lawn areas for
spring seeding. You’ll be thankful that
you did this come July — when you’re
at the beach, not tending to the garden.
Not sure where to find the right pro for
your green space? Get out of the weeds
and check out Long Island Press Home
Pros directories — they’re overgrown
with landscapers and gardeners. Each
listing includes project galleries, bio
information, testimonials, and contact
information so you can reach out to
them directly.
If you’re considering other kinds of
home improvement projects for the
spring, check out interior designers,
architects, and contractors.
Are you a home services professional
looking for exposure to an engaged
audience of millions of monthly visitors?
Sign up for Long Island Home
Pros here. Schneps Media, publisher
of Long Island Press, takes no fee from
any job you book through the service.
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