Landscaping Without Grass This Spring

Natural grass is high-maintenance. It requires tributes be paid every week in the form of your time, energy and finances – after all, you are the one who pays for fertilizer, gardening tools and chemicals to keep pests away. Even then, there is no guarantee your grass will stay green. Seasonal drought, excessive sun or even just finicky grass can all result in brown, crunchy lawns. It’s only reasonable to look for other solutions to save on time and beautify your yard. Fortunately, we have the perfect set of ideas for you to consider this spring!

Xeriscaping is a form of landscaping that eliminates or reduces the need for water in your yard. This holds many environmental benefits, but it can also reduce yard maintenance and save you money if done properly. Many of the concepts outlined here follow xeriscaping standards to keep your yard as eco-friendly as possible.

Rocky Road
Rocks are not the boring ground cover they used to be. Homeowners can choose from a variety of colors, from slate gray to fiery red, and sizes from pea gravel to huge boulders that serve as an area’s focal point. Rocks can be arranged into specific patterns and some homeowners even choose to create designs in their yards using two or three separate rock colors aligned next to each other. Upgrade to other materials like granite for a completely custom, unique look. The options are endless with rock!

Meditation Walk
Meditation foot paths are a great way to incorporate a focal point into your yard that is visually appealing and functional. These circular designs on the ground are usually outlined by rock so the “walker” has a clear path to follow while they contemplate various things. This is a great idea for kids and parents, as well as an instant talking point for guests.

You Are What You Eat
Many landscaping experts suggest planting edibles so the plants you do look after actually end up working for you – and reducing your grocery bills. This is a great way to teach children about responsibility, as well as where their food comes from. Bonus: you get a tasty treat at the end of the day! Share a basket of fruit or citrus with your neighbors to build a little bit of goodwill.

Get Shady
If you have flowers, bushes and other small plants in your yard, it may be a smart idea to invest in some sort of shade for the area to at least reduce the amount of water required each day. Plant a large, towering Oak or even get a portable awning to cover the area during the brightest part of the day. The point is to keep water from evaporating so your plants get more out of your irrigation system.

Fake It
Despite the maintenance required to keep it looking nice, grass does have undeniable appeal. Invest in an eco-friendly grass alternative like our synthetic grass. Fresno homeowners love to know they can expect lush, green grass every day with minimal upkeep. SYNLawn uses post-consumer materials and soybean oil in their artificial grass backing as well, so you can feel good about your purchase.

Add Features
Special features like bridges, islands, fire pits, and seating areas all create attractive focal points and invite guests to come and enjoy what your yard has to offer. Even something as simple as a birdbath in a far corner of the yard can attract birds for you to watch as you sip coffee on the patio. Personalize your yard with unique touches that really speak to your style.

It’s time to liberate yourself from boring landscaping options. Upgrade to xeriscaping and experience a whole new level of beauty with a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant yard. Call a SYNLawn Fresno representative today and learn more about your options for landscaping that invites you to come relax and enjoy spring from the comfort of your own home.