Lawn

If you have the chance to glimpse the gardens of the rich and famous, you’ll notice that most of them have lawns. This isn't surprising because unlike other types of gardens and landscape designs, lawns are easier to maintain and pretty on the eyes because of their neat symmetry.

The Right Way Of Choosing A Lawn

For purposes of definition, any area where grass is growing evenly and at a low height can be referred to as a lawn. Sometimes, other plants may grow on it, depending on the preferences of the owner.

If you feel like having a lawn, there are a lot of things that you have to consider first. You can’t just wrinkle your nose, point to your neighbor’s lawn and have the same one. If the type of soil you’re using in your garden is different from your neighbor’s, it might not be possible for you to have exactly the same lawn as theirs.

The most important thing to consider when choosing what type of lawn to build or design for your home is its purpose. Why do you wish to have a lawn? Is it purely for ornamental and aesthetic reasons? Do you simply want to make your home beautiful?

If that’s so, then you probably need not cut your grass too short and you have the liberty of using almost any type of lawn grass. You also have the option of growing other plants and flowers to enhance its appearance – an alternative that’s not feasible for other types of lawns because it could hinder movement. Also, make sure to post a “keep off the grass” sign on your lawn or all your hard work would simply go to waste.

Other homeowners are interested in having lawns to cover sloping areas or use it in their terraces. For both purposes, you have to keep your grass at a medium height. Also, there are specific types of grasses such as centipede grass and buffalo grass that are wonderfully suited for such use.

Some prefer to have lawns to play football. If your kids share the same passions – regardless of whether it’s the European kind or American – you’ll have to...