5 Reasons To Stop Neglecting The Backyard
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We’re all guilty of lapses in property maintenance. With the very slightest of blinks, gardens can descend into desolate wastelands, with hitherto-undreamt-of species emerging from crusty old bits of recycling and grass so high and unruly you’d certainly think twice before wading through. But with a new year just beginning, there’s never been a better time to get on top of those weeds and messes. Putting in a little regular care in the yard can take years off its look, keep costs down in the long run and make sure your home is safe.
1. Minimize fire danger
Leaf litter is always to be avoided around homes, but never more than in the summer months when it is especially enticing to a fire front. Raking and bagging the dead, dry debris dropped by trees and shrubs on your property is a vital part of any bushfire survival plan.
2. Maximise the aesthetic value of your property
Fallen branches and wayward weeds do not radiate a positive atmosphere - you’re letting the house down if you’re letting these things get the better of you. Well-designed garden beds and features add to the value of your property and keeping a clean yard in general will make the home feel drastically more livable.
3. Unlock the potential of the space
A good clean-up can be the first step on the way to some promising outdoor projects, like putting in a retaining wall or erecting a shed. It will also help you better visualise what can be done with the garden and even allow you to start afresh with low-maintenance plant life so you won’t have to put in the hours later.
4. Discourage reptilian settlement
Snakes love a good old car tire or bit of corrugated iron to lounge around in - it’s practically an invitation! Larger rubbish belongs at the tip. Keeping your grass at a respectable height will keep your nerves at respectable limits when children and pets are roaming the garden sans shoes.
5. Try your hand at some self-sufficiency
A well-maintained, healthy backyard is one which can be made to produce fruit, vegetables and herbs. You need to put the time into research and preparation - and weed and insect management! - if you expect to reap the fruitful rewards of a profitable home patch.
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