Last week, we posted about the opportunity to create a better landscaping theme for your home this spring. While a lighted pathway is a great start, perhaps you are looking for more landscaping ideas. Even a basic landscaping theme will increase your home’s curb appeal. Perhaps you want to start a garden, or plant some trees and flowers. Maybe you are interested in making this a family affair. If so, learn more about the beginning stages and kid-friendly gardening tips, to create the best garden you can. Creating your own specialized lawn may become a challenge, so consider hiring a professional landscaper to help you map out your ideas and bring them to life. Maybe you want to make the outside of your home a DIY project for spring. If so, you may need a few pointers to help you get started. Home Depot offers free, weekly classes to the public on a variety of topics. This month, they are offering a workshop on the art of Landscape Design and the various plants and trees to incorporate in your yard. There is also a workshop on Lawn Maintenance, where they will cover the four basic steps in the lawn care system, and the best products to meet all of your outdoor needs. Head to homeimproverclub.com to find class times nearest you.
GOING GREEN OUTDOORS
It seems as though “going green” is becoming more and more popular these days. Creating a more green and efficient home not only helps the environment, but can save you money as well. However, changes do not only occur inside the home. Consider ditching harsh chemicals during lawn maintenance, and instead turn to more eco-friendly lawn tips, such as using organic fertilizers and composts and turning off your automatic sprinklers. And don’t worry, with these tips you will not sacrifice a beautiful lawn to becoming more eco-friendly. Need some help getting started with a green transformation for your home? Check out totalhousehold.com to find multiple articles on green solutions.
