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.
