April 13, 2023
Natural landscapes are a great option for people who value lawns that are easy to care for and great for the environment. Read on to learn some ways you can get turn your space into a beautiful, natural looking landscape.
How you get around your outdoor space is so important. Proper paths ensure you can travel to all areas of your yard without trampling through flower beds. In a more natural styled garden, understated gravel pathways draw the attention away from the walkway and toward the planting beds. Be sure to use organic curves rather than straight lines and soften the border with plants billowing over the edges.
Caring for a natural landscape should require little to no pesticides or fertilizers. The goal of a natural garden is to create a little ecosystem, and ecosystems include insects. Because of this, proper pruning is crucial to maintaining the health of your plants. Focus primarily on removing dead or diseased limbs. If your garden is near a structure, then pruning or trimming can keep their size in check, so they don’t grow too close to the structure.
Water is essential for lush landscaping; adding in a water based accessory just makes sense! Consider adding a bird bath to your yard. The bath itself can be a decorative piece but it additionally attracts beautiful birds and insects.
Species native to your region typically need little care once established and offer food sources and nesting materials for native animals and insects. Specifically, ornamental grasses are a great option to cover ground in a more interesting way than a standard clipped lawn.
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