Caring For Your Outdoor Space
Now that it’s spring, it’s time to get outside! If your outdoor space is looking rough and tired after the winter, here are a few tips for amping up your curb appeal and caring for it!
Aerate your lawn
All that mowing and playing takes a toll on your grass and compacts the soil. Give your grass some room to breath, circulate nutrients and water well. Handheld aerating tools can be purchased from home improvement stores for a reasonable price.
Plant flowers
Make your outdoor space cheery and bright by adding colourful flowers to your garden. If you’re tight for outdoor space, consider a planter or pots to add a little extra splash of colour into your green space.
Add your compost to your lawn
Yes, most cities in the Fraser Valley have their compost picked up, but did you know that it’s a fantastic fertilizer for your soil? Glass clippings and some kitchen waste improve water drainage, prevent topsoil erosion and stimulate growth – among other benefits! (Make sure to do your research. Composting some items can attract pests and rodents.)
Tackle the weeds
Test a couple of methods for tackling the weeds in your lawn. Chemical weedkillers are abundant at home improvement stores, and the internet is packed with fertilizing, mowing, and watering techniques that can improve your grass. Or go organic!
Settle in and enjoy it
Invest in lawn furniture and outdoor activities to enjoy on warm sunny evenings. Kick off your shoes and squish the grass in between your toes. (Studies show it helps to relieve stress and inflammation in the body.) Make sure to take time to enjoy all the hard work you did in caring for your outdoor space.
You can also start by Creating an Outdoor Space You will Love!
Check out our tips for sprucing up your home for spring inside and out!
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