What do You Want Your Front Yard Landscaping to Say?

Your lawn is the first thing people see when they arrive at your home, and their first impression helps form their opinion of your home and family. So what do you want your front yard landscaping to say? There are many types of landscaping techniques that can be used in your lawn, all of which present their own unique message to your guests.

If you are new to the world of front yard landscaping, there is a lot to learn. Landscaping companies have all sorts of tricks and techniques to turn a boring lawn around, and many of these practices can be perfected by any homeowner. Here are some of the most common landscaping techniques, as well as what they say about your lawn:

Edging

There are many benefits to edging, both aesthetically and practically. Aesthetically, edging makes your lawn look well-kept, finished and controlled. Stone or wood edging is certainly the most common, but there are thousands of designs of plastic edging that you can use to introduce your own personal style into your front yard. Landscaping professionals will agree that edging does much more than improve the look of your lawn, however.

Keeping your flowerbeds and other ornamental plants separate from grass makes lawn maintenance much easier. With edging in place you are much less likely to accidentally hit these plants with your lawn mower or weed eating during trimming. Plus, a physical barrier greatly reduces the chances weeds finding their way into your flower bed.

Planting ornamentals

Ornamentals add a great sense of personality to your lawn, and they are a highlight of front yard landscaping. Not only do these plants add a nice splash of color or elegance to your lawn, they reduce the amount of grass that requires regular mowing and treatments. The type of ornamentals that you select give your guests and neighbors a direct message about your home and your personal taste. Ornamentals can be combined to create your own blend of colors, textures and personality in your lawn.

Some ornamentals are easier to maintain than others, so take time to research each plant before committing to putting it in your lawn. Furthermore, some plants do not play nicely with others, so make sure that they ornamentals that you have selected will be able to coexist without any issues.

Take care of regular lawn maintenance

If you aren’t performing all of the regular lawn care steps that are required for a healthy lawn, your front yard landscaping efforts will be a waste. There are many steps that need to be taken in order to keep your lawn looking lush and green. Depending on the local conditions in your area, these processes may include:

If you feel that you are unable to successfully perform any of these treatments, you should consider accepting professional lawn care assistance. Lawn care companies and front yard landscapers are well trained in all of these treatments, and will be able to ensure that your grass is getting all of the care that it needs. If you have questions about the type of care that your lawn requires, get in touch with one of these companies and ask about a free lawn care consultation.

During a consultation, experts will be able to tell you about the exact type of treatments that would benefit your lawn. Once you know the state of your lawn and the treatments that are required, you can decide if professional lawn care help is right for you. The longer you wait to give your lawn the care it needs, the worse the condition will become, so be sure to act quickly when dealing with your yard.

TruGreen will gladly visit your property as often as needed between scheduled visits to make any necessary adjustments and to ensure your satisfaction.

Getting Started with TruGreen

  1. Call or fill out the form above to reach a lawn care specialist.
  2. Know the square footage of your yard, as well as any specific areas of concern.
  3. With the help of your specialist, create a customized lawn care plan that meets your lawn’s needs.
  4. Schedule your Healthy Lawn Analysis2 to start your service.