Unbeknownst to many homeowners, landscaping requires a bit more than just mowing your lawn every few weeks. If you want to keep your property in great shape, you just need great supplies and a little inspiration. To get plenty of both, it’s helpful to visit your local gardening and supply center frequently. Here are a few things your local garden center wants you to know about taking care of your yard.

1. Watering Is Important

At first glance, watering might seem like the simplest part of lawn care. However, there is actually more to watering than meets the eye. If you’re serious about taking care of your plants and landscaping, then you’ll need to get educated on the needs of the different plants growing in your yard. For example, according to Martha Stewart, a garden should be watered twice weekly with a half-inch of water each time. If you’re not sure what your yard’s watering needs are, the experts at your local garden center are happy to help you learn.

2. Landscapes Need Sunshine

Again, it may seem a no-brainer that your plants need sunlight, but each plant has different lighting needs. Before you plant new things in your yard, you need to figure out which areas of your yard receive different amounts of sunlight. This is a really important point before purchasing plants! If you buy a plant that requires little sunlight, for example, placing it in the center of your well-lit lawn might not be ideal. Consulting with a garden center expert can help you learn which plants will thrive through various degrees of sunlight.

3. Plant Zones Help Out

Landscaping is an investment that you’re making into your home. To ensure that the plants you’re purchasing will thrive, you need to understand how zones work. Zoning is based on your local environment. Whether it's due to weather, climate, or soil, certain plants will thrive in some regions and struggle in others. On the back of most seed packs, in our experience, you’ll see which zones the seeds are intended to grow best in. Plant zones will also help you know when to plant seeds or plants. Some plants will thrive in multiple zones, but they need to be planted at certain times of the year. This is another skill that your local garden center can help you better understand.

These are just a few things that the folks at your local garden center want you to know to enhance your gardening experience. If you’re looking for gardening supplies and inspiration, you're in luck! Designs By Lee Inc has served the local community since 1872. Please stop by to learn more about your landscape.