Posted on June 21st, 2017
Summer is officially here which means your lawn and property should be a beautiful masterpiece by now (or at least on its way) For those who aren’t close to having the masterpiece they desire (or to those who just moved into their new home), make sure you’re doing these things. Otherwise, you’ll be known as the house on the block with the bad lawn and boring property — yikes!
Focus on the Front
In the past, more than two-thirds of landscaping projects took place in the backyard. Now, roughly 44 percent of projects take place in the front yard. Out of all the projects and things to add in front yards, the top three include adding shrubs, perennials, and beds/borders. These simple additions will help boost curb appeal, thus boosting property value (talk about a win-win)!
Adding Low Maintenance Plants
Did you know only one in five homeowners will hire landscapers to maintain their properties? Since a majority of homeowners take it upon themselves to provide maintenance to their lawns and gardens, they want plants that require as little maintenance as possible. The perfect plants and flowers to add to your property are ones that attract native bees, butterflies, and predatory bugs that eat garden pests. Find out which plants do this in your area and you’ll have access to free pollination and protection!
Watering & Lighting Systems
Lawns need to be equipped with the right systems in order for them to be healthy and to of course — look fabulous! First things first, all lawns (especially the really big ones) should have the proper irrigation systems. Consult your local sprinkler system company to see what your lawn will need to be green, full, and luscious. Lawns should also be equipped with landscape lighting to illuminate walkways and highlight certain aspects of your property when the sun goes down. A beautiful property should be appreciated 24/7, not just during the day!
Summer is here to stay and if you’re still working on making your property all it can be for this year, adopt these trends.
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