As the weather heats up, you may find yourself spending more time outside. If you’ve grown bored with your basic, manicured lawn, rejuvenate your yard with the latest trend — meadowscaping.
What is Meadowscaping?
Meadowscaping is an alternative to traditional landscaping that uses a combination of native wildflowers, grasses, and plants to give your space a meadow-like aesthetic. If you're tired of keeping up with maintaining a meticulous lawn, the freedom that comes with letting greenery grow naturally and unrestrained while meadowscaping may be the perfect fit for you.
What are the Benefits of Meadowscaping?
There are several benefits to taking up the new lawn trend. Initially, you will spend time establishing and cultivating your meadow, but over time it will prove to be a low-maintenance and low-cost addition to your home. While you won’t get out of cutting and trimming your lawn completely, letting grass grow freely means no need for a lawn mower on a regular basis. And, with less use of lawn equipment like mowers and blowers, you’ll be able to reduce your carbon footprint. You may also find yourself inviting new visitors, as meadows can attract birds, butterflies, bees, and insects.
How to Start Meadowscaping Your Lawn
Before you dive right into the new trend, do your research. Find plants, flowers, and grasses that work well with each other and your native soil. You also want to have the proper balance of grasses and plants. You ideally want your meadow to be filled with roughly 60% grasses and 40% flowers. Make sure your space is prepped before planting. Remove any weeds and till your soil. It’s best to find an open area that gets as much sunlight as possible. Be mindful of what kind of visual you’re creating with your meadow. You want the plants, flowers, and grasses to flow in a pattern that is pleasing to the eye.
Meadowscaping is more than creating a beautiful aesthetic your neighbors will envy. By establishing your meadow, you’re supporting pollinators and birds, practicing sustainable living, and contributing to your local ecosystem.If you aren’t ready to take on the challenge of establishing your own meadow but wouldn’t mind finding a home with one already being maintained, connect with one of more than 9,000 agents to help you navigate the market. Ready to buy but you’re not sure what you can afford? Check out the mortgage calculator to help estimate possible monthly payments. Download the REIN.com app and put the power of fresh and accurate listing data in the palm of your hand. The app is available free in the App Store and Google Play Store. For local listings you can trust, start with REIN.com.
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