The last couple weeks, we’ve talked about sprinklers and grass. But if you live in a brand new home, you may not have the time or funds to get your yard in for a year or two. Today I’d like to discuss things you can do to keep weeds down and also prevent (or at best, counter) the effects of time and erosion.
A yard that is not established will immediately and constantly be attacked by weeds. Also, the effects of erosion (wind, water, use, etc.) will be faster on bare dirt. Here are some things you can do to keep things looking as good as possible while you save up for your yard.
- Never allow weeds to go to seed. This will only make the problem of getting rid of them harder as time goes on.
- Keep the weeds short. Mow them or weed whack them down so they don’t take over.
- Fill in low spots, puddles, and eroded areas as soon as possible. This will help keep the areas from causing larger problems.
- Keep water away from the house and foundation. Almost all basement leaks can be prevented by maintaining a proper grade.
When you put in the yard later, it will be easier and go faster if you have maintained the grade and kept the weeds to a minimum. A little care and attention now will make it that much easier down the road.
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