5 Landscaping Tips for a Beautiful, Low-Maintenance Yard
Summertime is on the way, and yards all over Colorado are undergoing their annual transformation: grass is getting greener, flowers are in bloom, and the trees are filling out again. If you’re looking for ways to upgrade your own yard this year, then the team at A1 Organics is ready to help!
As Denver’s leading organic recycling and landscape supply company, we divert over 350,000 tons of organic waste from Colorado landfills every year. In our hands, this organic waste is transformed into high-quality landscaping materials including multi-purpose compost, organic soil, and premium mulch. We are dedicated to always providing the right landscaping materials for the project, and today, we’ll be providing our top six tips for making your Denver landscaping as beautiful and low-maintenance as possible.
Read on to learn more, and contact us today to purchase premium landscaping materials for commercial and residential use.
1. Implement paving, gravel, and stones
Before we even talk about the plants in your yard, let’s talk about something that’s easier to take care of: rocks!
Adding paved surfaces like patios, stepping stones, or winding paths is a great way to reduce the overall surface area for your more high-maintenance grass and flora. Additionally, having spaces set aside for gravel and stonework can add interesting textures and depth to your landscaping! Get creative with weaving paving, gravel, and stones in with your other landscaping materials, and you’ll end up with a beautiful, layered, and low-maintenance yard.
2. Opt for low-maintenance plants
Obviously, one of the easiest ways to build a low-maintenance yard is to fill it with low-maintenance plants. The easiest plants to take care of include:
Evergreen plants — choose plants that look good all year round to cut down on your seasonal maintenance. Shrubs and wild grasses are a great choice for both front and back yards, because they’ll look green and full even when they’re not in bloom.
Perennial plants — choose perennials (which re-grow every spring) instead of annuals (which die after one growing season) to avoid having to re-plant year after year.
Native plants — plants that are native to your local climate will be the easiest to maintain, since you won’t have to worry as much about getting the watering, light levels, and temperatures right. In Colorado, some of our favorite native plants for landscaping include:
- Limemound Spirea — a mid-sized shrub with petite pink blooms
- Bowles Periwinkle — an evergreen perennial with vibrant violet flowers
- Snow Angel Coral Bells — a perennial with pale, marbled leaves and tall pinkish flowers
- Morning Light Miscanthus — an unruly decorative grass with tall, textured blue-green blades
- Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry — a small tree that sprouts white flowers in the spring and turns a stunning red-orange hue in the fall
3. Choose raised plant beds
Raised plant beds are a godsend for low-maintenance landscaping. They can help compartmentalize planting spaces and make it less likely for your flowers to get out of control, and it’s easier and less strenuous to garden in a raised plant bed than a ground-level one.
They also add visual interest and structure to any landscaping space by providing extra layers and textures. Get fun with it! Paint the side of your raised plant bed a bold color, or choose a highly textured material like brick. Consider planting some crawling plant species to hang over the edges of the raised beds. Your yard will be beautiful, fun, and easy to manage!
4. Give your fence a fresh new look
Out of all the tips on this list, this is the easiest way to upgrade your landscaping — because no extra landscaping is required!
If you’re looking for a way to bring new life to your yard, but your landscaping options are limited by time, budget, or space, consider re-painting your fence or shed. A fresh coat of paint goes a long way, and a new color can completely transform the feeling of a space, so don’t be afraid to experiment until you find the vibe you like the best. Pastel shades, like soft greens and blues, can help build a relaxing space, while bolder colors like black or bright red have an artistic flair. Find a color you like and then paint away!
5. Mulch it up
If something seems to be missing from your garden or yard, consider adding some mulch! Mulch is easy to place, easier to take care of, and it can help solve a multitude of gardening challenges like weeds and empty spaces. A1 Organics offers mulch in many varieties of colors. Mulch is a great eco-friendly choice, since it helps to feed your garden as it breaks down and protects the moisture in the soil.
Get started with premium landscaping materials from A1 Organics
We hope our landscaping tips have inspired you to give fresh life to your yard or garden this summer. If you are a resident of Colorado, and you’re ready to get started on your new landscaping, A1 Organics is ready to provide all of the high-quality landscaping materials you need! We can offer everything you’ll need to grow the garden of your dreams, from multi-purpose composts to organic topsoils and mulches.
With bulk compost delivery, topsoil delivery, and mulch delivery available, we can make it easier than ever for you to get the right materials for your residential or commercial landscaping needs. Contact us now to learn more or to order your landscape materials today!