What Can Landscapers Do for My Garden?

When we think of landscaping companies, we think of people planting shrubs, tending to rock paths throughout the property, and mowing the lawn. As valuable as these services might be, that is not all a landscaping company can do for property owners. Many landscapers offer a swathe of garden services, as well.

Allow the celebrated landscapers at SML Services to outline all the wonderful things a company like ours can do for your garden. We’re confident it won’t take you long to reach out to your local landscaper to ease the burden of garden maintenance.

Read our blog post at your leisure. Be sure to reach out to our team at (202) 425-1872 if any questions arise.

Garden Services Galore

Many people want a picturesque garden on their front lawn or in their backyard, but not everyone has the time or the patience to give a garden the attention it deserves. From the mulching of beds to the routine trimming of the flowers, there is almost no end to the maintenance of a garden.

Being unable to perform regular garden maintenance should not get in the way of your horticultural dreams, though. Gardens are for more than the private enjoyment of homeowners or those who frequent a country club. Gardens contribute to the overall environment, attracting essential insect lifeforms and pollinators such as bees.

Needless to say, there is more than one reason why you should install and maintain a garden if you have the space to do so. With the help of gardeners and landscapers, you can surely unlock all the benefits a garden has to offer.

Garden Trimming

Garden trimming is the process of carefully and neatly shaping the plants in your garden. This can be done for aesthetic reasons, encouraging plant growth, or removing dead or dying leaves and branches. Garden trimming is a key part of gardening and landscaping and can be done yourself or by hiring a professional garden service. The labor-intensive nature of such a task sees many people seeking out the expertise of a professional, though. Professionals approach their work with patience—and the right tools for the job.

There are a few things that a professional will keep in mind when trimming your plants. Firstly, they will always make sure to use sharp, clean tools. This is to avoid damaging the plant. Secondly, they always make sure not to over-trim. It is important to only remove as much as necessary. Over-trimming can greatly impact the health of the flowers and plant life. And finally, be careful not to damage the roots when trimming around them.

With a little care and attention, garden trimming can help keep your plants healthy and looking their best all season long. Trimming has aesthetic benefits and encourages swift and healthy growth.

Mulching Services

Mulching is a key gardening practice that can help your plants thrive. It involves covering the soil around your plants with a layer of material, such as wood chips, bark, straw, or leaves. This helps to protect the roots from extreme temperatures, conserve moisture, and prevent weeds from growing. Mulching also adds nutrients to the soil as the organic material breaks down.


Mulching is an important part of any garden maintenance routine. By taking the time to mulch your garden beds, you'll be rewarded with healthier plants and a more beautiful landscape. Any reputable landscaper that you work with will be sure to recommend mulching for your garden. The SML team always makes sure to outline the numerous types of organic and inorganic mulches available to clients in the area.

Garden Winterization

It is very important to take some steps to winterize your garden when the cold months of the year arise. Winterization helps protect your plants from the cold weather and can help them stay healthy and in the coming seasons.

There are a few different ways that a landscape company might winterize your garden. One is by covering your plants with a tarp or blanket before temperatures reach the freezing point. This will help insulate them from the cold temperatures that would otherwise damage the plants and flowers. You can also remove any dead leaves or branches from your plants. This helps prevent them from being damaged by the cold weather.

Winterizing your garden is an important step in keeping your plants healthy and happy during the colder months. By enlisting the expertise of a garden maintenance team, you can help ensure that your garden thrives all year long.

Weeding for the Garden

A well-weeded garden is always more attractive—and healthier than a garden overrun with weeds. A garden brimming with weeds is a garden whose plants aren’t getting the soil nutrients they need. 

Weeding is an integral part of the gardening and landscaping processes. Weeding ensures that your wonderful garden maintains its picturesque appearance and helps control the spread of further weeds throughout the premises. By effectively removing weeds, your gardeners are removing those invasive species that compete for soil nutrients.

There are many benefits to garden weeding, but one of the most important is that it can help to prevent the spread of diseases. Weeds can act as hosts for diseases, which can then spread to your other plants. By removing weeds from your garden, you can help to keep your plants healthy and free from disease.

Learn More About Garden Services Today

As you can see, the horticultural experts on any landscaping team have the power to nurture a garden from seed to the end of the season and all over again. In our area, countless residents agree that there is no one better suited to tend to the garden areas than us. We install, maintain, and elevate gardens to new heights—and all for a great rate.

Would you like to learn more about the services available to you? Schedule a garden consultation by contacting us at (202) 425-1872. We cannot wait to serve you.