Landscape Projects You Can Still Do This Summer (And Should!)

August might feel like summer’s halfway over, but there’s still plenty of time to enhance your landscaping with some Summer Landscaping Projects and enjoy the results this season, and beyond. At Pusher’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, we help Owensboro homeowners make smart, high-impact upgrades all summer long.

Here are five landscape projects you can still do this coming month, and why now is the perfect time.

1. Mulch Refresh and Bed Redefining

If your mulch is faded, thin, or full of weeds, refreshing your beds can instantly transform the look of your yard.

Summer benefits of fresh mulch:

• Retains moisture during hot days
• Suppresses weed growth
• Makes beds look clean and polished

We also edge and re-shape beds to give your property that crisp, professional finish.

2. Add Drought-Tolerant Plants or Perennials

Want low-maintenance curb appeal? August is still a great time to plant heat-loving perennials or ornamental grasses.

Top choices for Owensboro yards:

• Coneflower
• Black-eyed Susan
• Daylilies
• Switchgrass
• Sedum

Let us help you choose plants that thrive in Kentucky’s summer heat.

3. Install a Fire Pit or Gravel Seating Area

It may be hot now, but cool summer nights and early fall evenings are right around the corner. A simple fire pit with gravel seating adds major ambiance and value.

These projects are quick, affordable, and perfect for gathering with friends and family, especially if you host summer cookouts!

4. Clean Up Overgrown Shrubs and Borders

By August, most shrubs and beds are in full growth mode—and might be a little too wild. We offer:

• Pruning and shaping
• Deadheading flowers
• Shrub and hedge trimming
• Weeding and debris removal

Your yard will look cleaner, healthier, and more inviting, without you lifting a finger.

5. Add Decorative Rock or Landscape Lighting

Want instant impact? Consider low-maintenance upgrades like:

• River rock or gravel beds
• Border stones for flower beds
• Solar or LED pathway lighting

These little touches go a long way toward boosting your home’s curb appeal.

Let’s Build Something Beautiful Before Summer’s Over

Don’t put off your landscaping goals just because it’s the end of July. There’s still plenty of season left, and with Pusher’s Lawn Care and Landscaping, it’s never too late to give your yard a boost.

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From cleanups to installs, we’re here to make your landscape look its best, all summer long.