The summer should be a time when you get the most out of your home’s backyard, not just hiding out indoors. It’s time to transform your backyard into more living space for you and your family. And it isn’t just for fun; summer landscape construction projects are faster and hassle-free because the weather is less likely to interfere with work. Learn why it’s time to plan your next project for this summer and beyond.
Why Summer is the Time for Landscape Construction
Summer is a busy time for landscape construction, for many reasons. The weather—even the sometimes chaotic weather of New England—has more clear, sunny days, vital for many construction projects. Here are a few examples:
- Landscaping Grading & Drainage: Rain and erosion are concerns on landscape construction sites, especially when soil is exposed. In summer, grading and drainage projects have larger windows to finish.
- Hardscaping Projects: From digging out patio foundations to pouring concrete, the hot, dry summer allows for faster construction and less downtime.
- Lawn & Plant Installations: While these can also be done in the spring, summer will still give these plants ample time to set down roots before winter hits and can help with summer lawn care.
The Best Landscape Construction to Enjoy in Summer
Of course, it isn’t just about the perks of construction, but about what are the best landscaping features to enjoy in summer. Everything that allows you to enjoy your backyard during summer days is great, but here are a few highlights:
- Outdoor Kitchens: An outdoor kitchen is the life of both big parties and intimate family dinners in the summertime. Grilling, enjoying a drink, and food prep are all more enjoyable when you’ve got kitchen access without having to leave the backyard.
- Pool landscaping: Whether you’ve got a brand new pool or one that’s been installed for years, better pool landscaping and hardscaping means easier access and more fun around the pool. Learn more in our post, The Landscaping Needed Around a Pool.
- Plants & Lawn Installation: A new lawn can help make your summer backyard shine for sod installation or put down the foundation for next spring. Picking native plants can help with less maintenance, including watering.
- Irrigation Installation: Installing lawn irrigation and garden drip lines means less time watering. Especially for summer, automated watering can significantly cut back on water use by picking the best times to water before the heat kicks in.
- Fire Pits & Lighting: Installations like fire pits can bring a backyard together for evenings once it has cooled off. Landscape lighting can make your backyard more usable after sundown.
It’s important you work with the right landscaping company this summer for your project. At Dolan Landscaping, we have everything necessary to complete your ambitious hardscapes and install and maintain your existing backyard, plants, and trees. Regardless of when you find this blog, we’re ready to help with landscape construction for a better backyard year-round. Contact us today.