Creating an Easy Care Landscape


Having a beautiful yard is what every homeowner wants. Being the home that causes passersby to slow down and take a photo is a major achievement, but not necessarily an inaccessible one. Will it entail some expense or hard work to see results? Likely so but then, anything worth having is worth working for, right?

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Start With a Good Lawn

A flawless expanse of green lends an air of opulence to your curb appeal. Use the right type of seed for the region and climate of your residence. Treat or amend your soil first, if needed to reduce the growth of weeds and promote lush growth. Seeds can be broadcast or sprayed as is appropriate. Make sure to adjust the slope of the lawn to angle down away from buildings and other areas where pooling water could be a problem. For a beautiful lawn that never needs mowing, research the natural looking fake grass Austin residents are swooning over. With Smarturf, the only watering you will need to do is an occasional hosing down to dust it off.

Choose Native Plants

When you choose flowers and plants, you will have the best luck with those that are native to the area. There will be less die off and stronger growth with those plants that are endemic. Try to vary the height and size of plant leaves and stems to add variety and texture to garden areas. Pay attention to sunlight and watering needs as well. For instance, tufts of delicate pampas grass, which require full sun, are not compatible with the broad leaves of shade-loving hostas.

Blossoms and Blooms

Just as with green plants, sunlight and watering rules apply to flowering plants. Certain flowers, such as impatiens and peonies need to be sheltered from the wind to protect their petals. Stagger small and larger blossoms to add a rich texture to your carpet of flowers. Color themes matter in the garden as well. A broad mix of colors has a bit of a country look, whereas a more formal look can be achieved by using primarily the same color throughout the garden.

A Bug’s Life

Nothing is completely without bugs but certain types can be minimized. For instance, regular treatment can keep root-destroying grubs at bay. Planting a border of marigolds can help keep earwigs from inhabiting much of your flower garden. By the same token, you can invite honeybees, butterflies or hummingbirds by planting sunflowers, asters or daisies.

A beautiful yard and garden are a great asset for a home of any size, With a little research and some elbow grease, you can have a photograph-worthy yard of your own.