If you're moving into a home after years of apartment living, you may be looking forward to maintaining your yard and landscaping as it's something new and different. If maintaining your yard is something you'd rather not do, then hiring a landscaping service will keep your property in good shape with no effort from you. If you want to do the work yourself, you'll need to invest in some yard tools. Here are some basic things you'll need for home landscaping maintenance.

Mower, Trimmer, And Blower

Keeping your lawn trimmed is the biggest chore you face with landscape maintenance. This requires owning a mower and weed trimmer. You may also need an edger and blower. The equipment you buy depends on the size of your lawn. A riding mower is convenient if you have a large yard, but if your yard is tiny, you may be able to cut the grass with a weed trimmer and eliminate the need for a lawnmower.

Weed trimmers can double as edgers as well as mowers, so investing in a good trimmer is important. These can be operated by gas, electricity, or battery. Battery-powered trimmers are convenient because you don't have to drag a cord behind you and they are lighter than gas models. Plus, the battery can be shared with a leaf blower and other power tools.

Loppers And Pruners

If your property has trees, bushes, or plants, you'll need tools to keep them trimmed and attractive. You won't need to prune trees and bushes often but doing so at least annually helps control their growth and keeps branches away from your roof. Maintaining plants, flowers, and trees is more challenging than caring for grass. You may need to consult with a landscape professional occasionally to keep your trees attractive and to choose the right variety of plants and flowers for your yard. You'll also need to keep mulch replaced and weed the plant beds. When landscaping is maintained properly, it adds value and beauty to your home, but when it's allowed to grow wild, it can make your property look messy and neglected.

If you're trying to control costs associated with home ownership, you may be debating if it's best to do your own landscape maintenance or hire a service to do it for you. Factor in the cost of all the equipment you'll need and the cost of maintaining the equipment when you decide. Also, don't forget about the time investment needed. If you don't want to devote your weekends to lawn and plant care, then hiring a service might be the best choice.

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