Essential Guides In Searching For Perennial Ground Covers

By Linda Jackson


People have problems with keeping the weeds down in their garden and covering the bald spots of the yard. This makes your landscape become unattractive even after the efforts you have done in creating for your home a beautiful one. One reason this happened is due to the dry weather that kills the grass off if not regularly watered.

This can be solved by planting low growing hardy plants that only needs very little maintenance in keeping them alive. Some companies are selling these perennial ground covers which could help solve your problem. Here are some basic guides in looking for a company in your place that sells these products.

Start looking in the internet for companies which are offering these products in your place then acquire their contact details. Using the yellow pages is also possible in searching for those that are using this medium to advertise themselves. Take note of all those you found and start gathering more data on them to help in making your decision on which to choose.

Ask from your relatives and friends for suggestions as they might have bought one for identical purposes previously. They will be telling how was their experience when buying them like and how satisfied were they with the results. If the ones suggested are not yet listed then add them and start gathering more data on them as well.

Research more regarding the company background including how long they have been selling these kinds of items. Ask them how many customers they have assisted on average in covering their landscapes with great plants that are longer lasting. These show how effective and capable their products are in their supposed purposes and how they are trusted by numerous people.

Read reviews and testimonials online to check the thoughts of the people concerning the company and their product. This will be a way also for you to see if any negative feedback or complaints have been said against them. These may be found on websites showing reviews and testimonials of previous customers for these companies.

Request for a few references that can be contacted so you are able to ask their opinions regarding the company and the products offered. You will know from them as well if the results were satisfactory or not in covering their garden or yard at their home. The different parts that the previous customers used could be observed in finding a potential one for you.

Request some samples of the ground covers being sold such as ajuga, lamium, periwinkle, Mondo grass, thyme and others. They might have some images posted on their website or some samples at their shops which you can visit to check. Research more regarding them so you will know the one that suites better for your place.

Inquire on the estimated total cost of their planting service including the price of their products depending on how much you need. Ask them about the number of days they could come and plant them after placing your order. You could plant them yourself if you have the knowledge in doing so to save some money.




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