Hosting a Backyard Event? Improve Your Property, Simply and Cost-Effectively
The sun is finally shining and spring is truly here. Along with the beautiful weather comes the time of year for celebrations of all kinds. It’s prime season for Communions, Proms, Graduations, Mothers Day and fathers Day gatherings. While it may seem easier to host one of these occasions at a restaurant, why not have the party at home? If you’re feeling that your backyard is less than ready for celebration, here are some tips to give it a boost without breaking the bank:
MULCH
Mulch is a useful addition to any garden or yard. Organic and inorganic mulch helps to moderate soil temperatures and weather damage, and prevent weed growth. Most importantly, mulch enhances a garden or flower bed by contributing a unique aesthetic flair. Mulching your garden is inexpensive and simple to do, with many colors and consistencies to from which to choose.
PERENNIAL GARDEN
A well-designed perennial garden can provide many years of beauty and enjoyment. Careful selection of plant materials and thoughtful planning can result in a full season of color. Perennials often require less maintenance than most annual flowers, and are most often less expensive. Once established, they generally require less water than annuals and have fewer pest issues, as well. Perennial gardens may serve as borders along a fence or property line, which in turn eases mowing, trimming and watering requirements that a lawn demands. Perennials are available in a wide variety of colors, which can allow you to accommodate a certain color scheme or theme you may want for a specific event.
SHRUB PRUNING
Just as we like to get a haircut to look our best for event, so should your property. Dead heading and pruning is one of the simplest ways to give your property a clean and fresh appearance. Neatly pruned arborvitae, for example, look dramatically better than those that are overgrown and wild. Pruning is the method landscaper use to create topiary. Perhaps, your shrubs can take on a new shape altogether.
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
If you are thinking of having a backyard event at night, but are wary of bugs, or the overall appearance of your yard in the dark, give thought to outdoor lighting. Adding some low-voltage lights to illuminate pathways, steps and dark areas is simple. Lights can artfully dramatic emphasis to your yard’s best features. Low-volatge lights provide a pleasant alternative to glaring flood lights. They can also be used for safety around a pool or play area.
Whether you have a pre-prom party, a shower or a simple gathering with friends on your spring calendar, quick fixes like these can really change your enjoyment of your own home.
We thank Jacqueline Petriella-Bilali of LSI Service, Inc. for providing this post. LSI Service is your complete landscape specialist. They can assist with everything from a spring clean-up, shrub and tree pruning to irrigation and weekly lawn maintenance. Call for a free consultation 201-569-1170.
