Getting Creative With Landscaping

If you're building a new home, it's time to start thinking about landscaping. If your property has never been developed, you're working with bare soil. Because of that, you're going to need a lot of landscaping supplies. If you're not sure where to start, read the list below. Here are four landscaping supplies you'll need to get before you start landscaping your yard. 

Irrigation

If you're going to plant lawns and gardens on your property, now's the time to stock up on irrigation supplies. Irrigation systems use less water. Plus, they can be programmed so you don't need to worry about watering your yard. To get your irrigation system started, you'll need PVC pipes for the water lines, sprinkler heads, and an automatic irrigation system. It's also a good idea to add a timer to the list. 

Soil Prep

If you're working with bare soil, you're going to need a garden cultivator. Bare soil is difficult to work with, especially if it's never been cultivated. Not only that, but bare soil might not have enough oxygen and nutrients to ensure healthy growth for your plants and lawn. That's where a garden cultivator comes into the picture. A garden cultivator can be used to turn the soil. Turning the soil breaks up hard deposits. It also adds oxygen to the soil for better root growth. As an added benefit, cultivated soil is easier to dig through. That means it will be easier to dig the trenches for your irrigation system. 

Seeding

If you're going to plant grass seed in your new yard, don't forget to buy a seed spreader. Many people spread lawn seeds by hand, but that's not necessarily the best way to go. Spreading seed by hand can lead to uneven distribution. If the seed isn't distributed evenly, you can end up with bare patches in the lawn. Plus, hand-seeding can waste seed. That's where a seed spreader becomes beneficial. A seed spreader automatically spreads seed across the soil. That way, you get an even distribution of seed, without any waste. You'll also avoid the bare patches. 

Lawn Care

If you're going to have a lawn, now's the time to buy lawn tools. The right tools will help you keep your lawn healthy. First, invest in a power lawn mower. Power lawn mowers take the work out of maintaining your lawn. Next, you're going to need a garden edger. Edgers provide clean lines along the pathways and driveway. It's also a good idea to add an aerator to your list of landscape supplies. That way, you can get plenty of oxygen to the roots.

For more information on landscaping supplies, contact a company near you.