The Power of Green In Your Landscape

A vibrantly green lawn is a charming, almost instant detail that onlookers notice first about a property. But adding subtle pops of color throughout your landscape can boost your overall mental health and leave you stunned by the beauty. This blog post will explore ways to add natural elements to your lawn that will benefit your home tremendously. With the right professional services to instrument your landscape’s success, you’ll understand the practices needed to define your lawn this summer.

Health is Wealth

The key to a perfect grass-green pigment begins with a healthy foundation. The more knowledgeable you are about your lawn, the better off you are in treating it correctly. Consider the following services or practices to keep your landscape thriving. Understand your soil’s pH levels to treat it throughout the year better. To help your grass grow during the beginning of fall especially, aeration and overseeding services will help with compaction, improve water penetration, and let in oxygen to let your lawn breathe. Fertilizing your lawn should occur a few times a year during spring or mid-summer to promote new growth and accrue nutrients. The amount of fertilization will depend on the grass type and the climate in your area. Regular lawn maintenance will reduce the time you spend figuring out the logistics. Check for weeds or pests frequently throughout the seasons to ensure no hidden damage occurs. Tending to your lawn will bring out the beauty in it. If you are busy this summer spending time with friends and family or vacationing and want to continue services with your contractor, be open to communication on a consistent routine that would be most convenient for you. Automated lawn systems such as drip or irrigation maintain the watering process.

Benefits of a Green Landscape

Look good, feel good. A green landscape can mean your lawn is healthy and properly managed. Adding elements to your property, such as a tree and extra plants, can improve your overall mental health and increase oxygen. Shaded areas also provide relief from the burning sun onto your lawn and relaxation areas. In addition, the look would boost curb appeal and add value to your property, helping you sell it more easily if you put it on the market.

Protecting Your Lawn From Damage

Be purposeful with your lawn this summer. As the heat continues to rise, damage can be inevitable. Stressing your lawn can damage it quickly, so start a routine that makes sense. Schedule routine mowing and trimming services to keep your lawn growing and healthy. Be careful not to trim your lawn too low, as the soil will need shade from the sun.

Go Green and Plan For a Garden

The CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) lists gardening and yard work as suitable, moderate physical activity. Just a few minutes a day of gardening or watering your lawn can improve your overall health and reduce disease, pain, and many other negative effects. Starting a garden is simple. Choose what kind of plants you would like to showcase in your yard and install them in a way that fits into your landscape. For an extra flair, add these elements to your garden or landscape: Add mulch around dirt areas or highlight plants Shrubs add shade and protect your lawn from pests Native gardens that work appropriately with your climate and area. Get inspiration from Xeriscapes

Eco-Friendly Landscapes

One of the most trendy landscape styles in commercial and residential spaces is eco-friendly. Contributing to a sustainable environment is valuable to many residents and workers, fulfilling their lives. Sustainable alternatives for your lawn can include reducing the number of chemicals on your landscape—herbicides and man-made nutrients can damage your lawn, especially if overused.

Create Focal Points to Add Dimension

In painting or drawing, most artists will pick one element to highlight that brings a viewer directly to one area on the canvas. Sometimes this includes more than one focal point, especially if the theme is maximalism, adding an excess of designs in one space. Your landscape is similar. An empty, unused space will draw attention to the exterior of your home, while a garden or hardscape will bring attention on its own. With abundant green in your landscape, you can always add varieties of colors that range in darker or lighter. Ask yourself where you would like guests’ and onlookers' eyes to go first.

Enhance Your Hardscape

The thoughtful design brings out the best in your property. Nature features are great options to add contrasting elements and enhance the focal points in the landscape. For example, fountains and stone patios can be centered around plants and enhanced next to growing trees and nicely trimmed grass. Add bright green flowers and plants to the flowerbed to show a gradient of color. Herb planters and boxes can fill in empty spaces in your yard and add purpose. Start Your Lawn’s New Green Beginning Today With Divine Lawns Try something new to explore the possibilities of your landscape, or call on us for regular lawn maintenance services. Divine Lawns provides mowing, yard cleanup, and mulching services to revamp your space this season.