As the southern summer heat inches towards us, now is the perfect time to prep your yard for all of the outdoor entertaining this season holds. From backyard barbecues, to popsicles beside the pool, summer is meant for enjoying company- and your home. Make sure your lawn is in its best shape with these summer gardening tips.

Prepping

The first crucial step to your dream backyard involves a bit of spring cleaning. Make sure all of your tools and equipment are accessible and ready for use. Blowing away fallen leaves, picking up twigs or tidying up pine straw are all great places to start. You can prepare your flower beds by digging out all weeds and spreading new soil, which will allow for your future plants to grow healthy in a region of new nutrients. These simple actions will refresh your existing lawn for a minimal cost.

It’s All in the Details

Finish off your perfect personal paradise with some unique plants. Utilizing color is an easy way to create interest in your yard and can even reflect some personality. Lennar Homes values this uniqueness and tailors homes to distinctive lifestyles, allowing you to create your ideal backyard at your dream home.

Consider adding a tropical hibiscus to the center of your space. These beautiful flowers are reasonably priced at your local garden center and can last all season, continuously blooming in the Carolina sun. They come in a variety of color variations and add a tropical flair to any setting. Knockout roses are also a staple for any garden space, with their rich pink or red color.

If you have an area with some shade, think about adding hydrangeas. These flowering bushes are perfect if you have a larger space to fill. Hydrangeas come in a variety of hues, including blue, pink, white and more. Similarly, azaleas can provide bright color in a similar setting. They fair particularly well in the South and can withstand morning sun.

Incorporating Life into Your Outdoor Entertainment Space

Lennar understands the importance of outdoor living in the summer, which is why we offer a plethora of new homes with space available for your gardening needs. To maximize your outdoor entertainment space, consider adding hanging baskets to porches and arbors. Plants ideal for hanging include ferns, petunias, or impatiens. Adding life to these areas creates an outdoor living room and a scene of vibrancy.

Another great way to change up your yard is to plant fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables. Not only does this beautify your backyard, but it also creates a family-friendly activity that lasts throughout the summer and beyond. Check what seeds are in-season at your local garden center and get to enjoying fresh food from your newly reimagined backyard!

With your new home by Lennar, already equipped with Everything’s Included® and Connected Home features, these tips will help you to enjoy your garden and your home in no time. To learn more about new Lennar Homes in the Charlotte area, call us at 888-208-4141 or visit our Lennar Charlotte website to schedule a tour in one of our many new home and new townhome communities.

Two stunning model homes are now open at Sunset Hills, a beautiful community that offers single and two-story homes in West Valley. Schedule an appointment today to tour the Mammoth and Sundance floorplans and learn more about this community located off Bacchus Hwy and tucked along the Oquirrh Mountains for a secluded location near nature and thriving city amenities. Plus, it’s never been easier to find your perfect home with Self-Guided Tours and guided tours available at your convenience. 

“We’re excited to debut model homes at Sunset Hills and invite interested home buyers to book an appointment to come tour the homes and envision life in a new Lennar home at Sunset Hills,” said Bryson Fish, Division President of Lennar Utah. “With large homesites, no HOA, fantastic views and an array of Everything’s Included® features that come at no extra cost, families at every stage of life will be able to find their dream home.”

Find the right fit for your lifestyle with five new home designs to choose from, ranging from approximately 1,768 to 3,080 finished square feet of living space and 3,413 to 4,444 total square feet with three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and up to three-car garages.

The Mammoth is a single-story floorplan that offers approximately 3,413 total square feet, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a two-car garage. The Sundance is a two-story floorplan that offers approximately 3,492 total square feet, four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and a three-car garage. All plans showcase open and bright living areas where the kitchen with large island overlooks the dining room and Great Room, luxe owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and spacious secondary bedrooms.

Plus, Everything’s Included® means desirable home features and upgrades come at no additional cost. Enjoy stainless steel appliances, designer-selected cabinetry, home automation, quartz or granite countertops and more as standard. Plus, wifi home designs provide no dead spots throughout the home for strong, consistent internet coverage in every room. Work from home comfortably and enjoy your favorite shows, games, movies and more uninterrupted. 

Homes also enjoy mountain views of the Wasatch Mountains and a fantastic location near the City of West Jordan which provides great shopping, dining and entertainment.

Schedule a tour HERE and come find your dream home!

About Lennar

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar’s Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar’s homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar’s Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LenX drives Lennar’s technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.