Landscaping

Your Ideal Landscape Starts With Help From Lowe’s

The landscape is your home’s first impression. A neatly maintained one boosts curb appeal and can make you the envy of the neighborhood. So, is it time to improve a deteriorating one yard or work on a brand-new landscaping project? Either way, Lowe’s is here with everything you need to create your ideal landscape.

Weed Control

Any avid gardener or landscaper knows that weeds are a beautiful yard’s nemesis. By taking steps to prevent weeds from the start, you’ll be more likely to win the battle over unwanted growth. Lay out landscape fabric in gardens or flower beds, using stakes to hold it in place. It’ll provide a barrier between the soil and the sun so sunlight can’t reach the weeds, allowing wanted plants to grow without competition. You can also find other types of weed killers from brands like Roundup or Spectracide to tackle any strays that manage to get through.

Ground Cover

There may be areas where you don’t want grass, so what’s a good substitute? Options like pebbles, garden stones or gravel make for unique additions to your landscape and prevent unsightly, muddy spots. Create a path from the patio to your garden by installing landscaping rock or keep it simple by using them as an accent in a plant bed.

You can also use garden mulch to define areas. Spread it around trees in your yard or use it to fill in flower beds to set those sections apart from others. It’s available in a variety of colors and will aesthetically enhance your home. But it’s also great for retaining moisture and adding nutrients to the soil, aiding in healthy growth and protection to flowers, plants and trees. If you have large areas to cover, consider mulch delivery to save on multiple trips back and forth to the store. Not sure how much mulch you need? Try out our handy mulch and soil calculator to figure out how much material your project calls for.

Hardscapes

Incorporating features like pavers and stones into your outdoor space enhances visual appeal. You can use these hard materials to create patios or walkways and stone edging to define borders around garden beds. Other hardscape ideas include fire pits and retaining walls, which are helpful in preventing erosion while adding character to your yard.

Landscaping ideas are limitless. Depend on Lowe’s to help you bring your projects to life, whatever they may be. From the basics to get started to the products you need for maintenance and everything in between, you can find what you need for landscaping online or at your local Lowe’s.