Not A Fan Of Watering? Consider These Landscaping Changes
by Tiffany Gonzales
While a lot of people are happy to spend time watering their lawn, gardens, and other areas throughout their yards, this activity may be unappealing for others. If you find that you're spending too much time on watering-related tasks, it may be time to think about making some landscaping changes to your yard. There are a lot of changes that you can make that will result in less watering time — which will not only leave you with more time to pursue things you enjoy but will also reduce your home's water usage and save you money. Here are some ideas that a local landscaper can implement for you.
Reduced Lawn Size
Reducing the size of your lawn can be a simple way to help you spend less time watering. While getting rid of your lawn entirely would obviously eliminate the need to water, you might not like the look of a yard that is devoid of grass. Your landscaping professional can offer a few ideas for cutting down on the size of your lawn. For example, they could expand the patio so that it occupies some of the space that currently has grass. A small patch of grass in your back and front yard will take minimal time to water.
Sprinkler Installation
Another option to consider is having your landscaping service install an underground sprinkler system for you. The sprinkler system will take care of watering your lawn so that you get to enjoy green and lush grass when you look out your windows — but without you having to stand outside with the hose for what may amount to hours every summer. Sprinkler heads pop out of the ground and dispense water around a set schedule. You can program your sprinkler system to water your lawn one or more times a day.
More Shade
A shady yard won't tend to need as much watering because the shade prevents the sun from making things too dry. A patch of grass in an open area will dry quickly after a period of rain once the sun comes out, but when the grass remains partially in the shade, the water will stay for longer. There are all sorts of ways that your landscaping service can add sources of shade to your yard. Planting hedges and trees will eventually create shade that helps you spend less time watering, for example. Contact your landscaping professional to discuss these and other ideas that will cut down on the amount of watering you do during the summer.
For more information, contact landscaping services in your area.
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I have always been someone who absolutely adores being outside, which is probably one of the reasons I decided to buy a home with a large lot. However, as soon as I moved in, I realized that yard work was a lot more challenging than I had anticipated, which is why I called in a team of professional landscapers. They were amazing to work with and got right to it, and within a few days, the yard was looking amazing. I wanted to create a blog all about creating beautiful outdoors spaces so that other people can help to beautify the world.