As the late spring and early summer approaches, people tend to become much more active outdoors. After all, this is a time to plant flowers, have parties, get married, and simply to enjoy being outside.
As a homeowner, you probably want to be able to hold events and gatherings at your home or on your property. But you probably won’t want to invite anyone over with your yard looking slovenly or unkept. Thankfully, there are a few ways to get your yard looking its best.
Having a nice yard is one thing, but having a yard that’s suitable for gatherings is quite another. So what are the best ways to make your yard the place to be in the spring and summer?
Believe it or not, simply by adding a few features and keeping your yard lush and green, you’ll be able to develop that attractive quality that everyone loves about an outdoor space.
The following will explore a few tips for making your yard the place to be.
Professional Lawn Maintenance
Even if you’re the type who loves doing his or her own yard work, or if you love working in your garden, this can be a tiresome job that takes up quite a bit of your time. In fact, there are many elements of maintaining a yard that you probably skip over that professional lawn companies specialize in. And without these added benefits, your yard is not going to look its best.
Further, there are many complex processes that you may not have the proper tools for. And unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars on lawn maintenance tools, using a professional lawn care company is going to be your best strategy.
Aside from grass cutting, consider the benefits of the following:
- Fertilizing
- Power seeding
- Core aeration
- Mosquito and tick control
- Lawn pest control
- Irrigation
- Trimming and weeding
Lawn care professionals take care of your lawn year round, even in the winter months. And if you want your lawn to stay lush, green, and become an inviting place that people actually want to visit, keeping a professional lawn care company on hand is the best strategy.
Seating & Gathering Areas
If you want to entertain and have memorable gatherings at your home, you’re going to need outdoor sitting areas where people can be comfortable and enjoy each other’s company.
But don’t go out and buy some cheap plastic chairs and expect it to feel “inviting.” The fact is, developing a gathering space is where you want to focus your efforts.
For example, if you have a grove of trees or an open space in your yard with a great view, you should consider placing stone benches or outdoor furniture such as wicker chairs with waterproof cushions. You may even want to create a brick foundation where you can place your gathering area in a particular place in your yard.
Additionally, stand-alone structures such as gazebos or pergolas can serve as gathering spaces as well where you can place seating for your guests. And if you really want to tie the area together, using stone pavers as walking paths to and from your gathering spaces will give your outdoor space a symmetrical feel.
Firepits & Brick Grills
Two things that make any outdoor gathering space complete are brick grills and firepits. And if you think about it, it’s pretty hard to have an outdoor gathering space without an area for cooking delicious food.
Though you can go out and buy a grill, whether fueled by charcoal or gas, you may want to consider building a brick grill. And you can find easily executable building plans for constructing your brick grill from a variety of online sources.
Another element you’ll want to add simply for comfort is a firepit. And these are especially nice if you live in a location where you have warm days and cool nights. Because if your gathering carries over into the evening time, you’ll want your guests to be able to stay warm and cozy while enjoying the cool night air.
Brick grills and firepits also have a way of tying outdoor gathering areas together. And they can both serve as centerpieces for your outdoor design.
Everyone enjoys gathering with friends and family in the spring and summer months. And if you simply love to entertain and spend time with those you care about, following the tips listed here will have your yard looking its best and you’ll be even more excited about holding your next big outdoor party.
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