Lucky enough to have a garden on your property? Then you owe it to yourself to work on ensuring that it’s as great as possible. Done correctly, your yard can help to elevate your lifestyle, boost your property’s value, and all-around help improve the overall condition of your home.
All too often, homeowners believe that having a great yard requires significant effort. But that’s not always the case. By adopting a few handy tips, you can have a garden that gives you all the benefits of an excellent outdoor space without the headache of continual upkeep.
Go for Simplicity
If you want to have a yard that could be featured in the Chelsea Flower Show, then yes, you’ll need to put in a significant amount of time and effort. But you don’t need to have a grand plan for your yard to make your exterior space beautiful. Having a simple, low-key plan will ensure that your yard can look the part without you having to commit to months of work. Ultimately, so look as you get to sit out in the sunshine while admiring a few plants, then that should be enough.
Opt for Native Plants
One of the joys of gardening in this day and age is that you can incorporate plants from all over the world into your yard. However, while that might result in a yard that looks impressive, you’ll need to put in significant work to keep the plants alive. On the other hand, if you incorporate plants that are native to your local area (or which thrive in the conditions of your area), then taking care of your garden will be a breeze. If you’re not sure which plants to buy, use an online plant selector — they allow you to see which plants would work for your garden based on the amount of sunlight, soil quality, and other factors.
Get the Right Tools
You’ll find it much easier to maintain your yard if you have the right tools in your garage. Buying quality products is essential not just for doing your yard work correctly, but doing it quickly and with as minimal strain as possible. There are robotic lawn mowers available that’ll keep your grass short without you having to do anything, while a good pressure washer will enable you to quickly blast away any dirt and grime that builds up over the winter months. If your current tools seem to be slow and laborious to use, then check to see if there’s a newer, more advanced version available — in all likelihood, there will be.
Let Go of Perfection
You might like it when your yard looks perfect on those beautiful spring days. However, remember that it’s not realistic for your yard to look perfect all the time. There’ll be occasions when you have a couple of weeds poking through, or you have a few extra fallen leaves. You’ll quickly stress yourself out — not to mention continually be very busy — if you feel you have to take action as soon as any aspect of your garden is out of place. There can be environmental reasons for introducing a touch of wildness to your yard, too, since many insects and wildlife prefer when things are a little more natural.
Create an Outdoor Living Room
Many people dream of having a large garden, but the fact of the matter is that those large yards can require a lot of work. Even medium-sized gardens can require a lot of time and effort to keep in shape. If you’re overwhelmed by the amount of yard space you have to tend to, then consider creating an outdoor living space. In doing so, you’ll help to reduce the amount of space that you need to “look after,” while at the same time helping to elevate your lifestyle. Plus, if you’ve gone through all the trouble of creating a great yard, then you may as well create a space that’ll allow you to enjoy it.
Choose Furniture That Lasts
Your garden furniture and appliances primarily allow you to enjoy your yard, but they also contribute to the overall aesthetic. You can ensure your garden is kept in tip-top condition by choosing furniture and BBQs that are made of sturdy, durable materials, and also keeping them covered up when not in use (and perhaps indoors during the colder/rainier months). You’ll want to enjoy your yard for many years to come, and that’ll be much easier if you’re not continually having to replace your yard’s amenities.
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