Landscaping is both fun and rewarding with room for a lot of creativity to make your lawn look better. Making it stand out can enhance the overall look and feel of your house. Also, as your lawn is the first thing that people see entering your home or passing by, use the canvas in the best possible way to draw the attention of onlookers. Here are a few more landscaping tricks from professionals to enhance the look of your lawn.
- Choosing the Right Size for Plant Beds
If you want your garden to appear as if it is wrapping your entire house, make sure your planting beds are at least half the width of your house perimeter. That will create an illusion that your house is being wrapped with colorful rows of plants and flowers.
- Keeping the Fallen Leaves
Fallen leaves can both work as a fertilizer and save you a lot of money on maintaining the health of your garden soil. They act as a great source of food for earthworms, which in turn, keep the soil nutrition and fertility intact. Instead of dumping your fallen leaves or shoving them to landfills, store them in a corner of your garden. Use a leaf shredding machine or a bagging mower to grid the fallen leaves to be further used in compost or as mulch. You can make use of them later in your house garden while planting winter cover crops.
- Adding a Natural Water Feature
A natural water feature in your garden or lawn that blends in with the natural flora can make it look wonderful all year long. Even if your water feature is a self-contained unit, ensure that it is constructed with elements that match the surrounding landscape. Keeping it simple and natural is the best way to enhance your garden. You can use natural stones to build the water feature that will add a natural feel to your garden.
- Adding a Seating Area
A small seating area away from the house, in the middle of the garden with surrounding trees and plants, is a perfect place to relax after a long day. There are many readymade seating arrangements available like garden benches or chairs. You can also use concrete if that suits your garden style. Ensure that the seating area is in a place at least 6–8 feet away from your house and preferably shaded by trees.
- Choosing a Rustic Fencing or Garden Decor
If you are looking to give your lawn a rustic feel, a visit to your local gardening store can provide you with plenty of ideas. You can easily find old-style wooden fences that can add a vintage feel to your garden and set it apart. Also, some old-fashioned wagon wheels can amp up the look and feel of your garden and give it that classic look.
The above tips are easy peasy, and can greatly improve the look of your landscape. Implement these tips to get the lawn or garden of your dreams. Let it be your own little paradise!
