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Like most things in life, landscaping is complicated. In fact a majority of colleges and universities offer turf management, landscape science, or plant health programs specifically designed to create landscape professionals. From practical skills like time management and planning to scientific processes like horticulture and ecology, proper landscape practices arenu2019t just made up on the fly (or at least, they shouldnu2019t be).
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Costliest lawn & Landscaping Myths DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION
1. Mowing Shorter Is Mowing Better This misconception comes from a lack of understanding when it comes to both plant health and turfgrass management. Not only is there a recommended length for grass to be cut to, but this length varies based on species and subspecies of grass.
2. Watering at Night Saves Money and Water This is an example of a myth that attempts to justify itself with science but misses the mark completely. The myth goes that watering during the day causes excess water to evaporate in the sun, instead of being absorbed by the plants
3. All Plants Need Direct Sunlight When it comes to plants, there is no such thing as “all”. Every single plant is unique, down to the sub-species, and this means all care requirements are different, even sunlight exposure.
4. Store Bought Pesticides are Effective Pest Management A lot of homeowners and property managers have fallen into a pest management practice known humorously as “Spraying and Praying”. Stemming from both fear and laziness, store-bought pesticides tend to be carelessly and excessively applied, and this is typically only done when a pest is visible or bothersome
5. Landscape Services are Costly and Unnecessary Despite the growing acceptance of Plant Health, Turf Management, and Landscape Science as respected disciplines, humans will always try to cut corners. Although most people can successfully plant shrubs or mow their lawn, the actual process of landscaping transcends these smaller practices.
Sticking to good landscaping maintenance and method is challenging, and fitting landscape services into your budget can be tricky. Yet, the feeling of having a well-maintained beautiful landscape makes up for the challenges experienced in yard maintenance. If you’re considering landscaping services, consider Down To Earth Landscaping for professional services that won’t break the bank.
