Since spring is kicking in, it’s only natural for you to get excited about spending more time in your yard, preparing it for the warm season and getting some work done on your lawn. Indeed, few things are more satisfying then having an even green grass carpet all around your house, as a canvas on which everything brightens up. But another very often encountered concern for home owners is making their yards more eco-friendly. If you don’t know how to start, here are a few pointers.

Making lawn care more eco-friendly in the Texas climate:

1. Run some soil tests.

Before deciding what to improve, you should get to know your soil better. So much depends on its composition, so finding out details about its pH level and nutrients could be crucial. Nothing will grow right or be healthy if there’s something wrong with the soil’s acidity levels (pH). Talk to your lawn service provider and schedule a test.

2. Minimize the yard’s need for water.

If you do this, you will not only save on water consumption, but you will also create a stronger and less drought-vulnerable lawn. Take into consideration the different water needs of each plant. Do a bit of research on it or get help from your lawn service provider and better water management will come easy as pie. Don’t neglect the importance of this detail, especially in a hotter climate like Texas, whether you live in Grand Prairie or Arlington or Mansfield.

3. Boost your biomass by layering.

Lawn maintenance will be easier in the future if you set a solid foundation for your yard’s biomass, and the small-scale ecosystem you have in your yard will be far healthier. The biomass within a square foot of yard is measured by the number of various species (of plants, animals and insects) that live in it. The richer the biomass is, the more oxygen the system produces, the more carbon dioxide it filters, and the healthier the system is. To improve yours, ask your lawn care provider to do the planting in layers.

4. Choose the right planting spot.

It’s important to choose the spot for each plant according to its natural characteristics and needs. For instance, your lawn service company can help plant shade plants in areas of shade, and sun-thriving plants in areas more bathed in sunlight. Doing so not only reduces the plants’ stress, making them flourish with less effort, but overall contributes to the health of your little ecosystem.

For further information and help, contact Vista Turf Lawn & Pest, your local lawn maintenance and landscaping service provider in Midlothian, Waxahachie, Mansfield, Arlington, Cedar Hill, Red Oak, Ovilla, Kennedale, & Grand Prairie, Texas.