How to make your Yard look better in Winter
Winter leaves the days dark and grey, and your once vibrant yard sinking under the weight of snow. Adding life and color to the exterior of your house during winter takes some effort, but is very well worth it.
Talking of adding life to your winter, there are several features that you can incorporate to ensure that your space remains green, warm, and inviting. Conduct research of residential snow removal services in advance, so you can have a company on speed dial in case you’re overwhelmed.
Use Vibrant Colors
Counter the dark and gloom of winter by adorning the exterior spaces with warm colors and textures. Take, for instance, the patio. Begin by having it sheltered with a transparent partitioning to keep the snow out. Then bring in the colors. Make them bright and striking. Go for bold prints for your cushion covers.
Try out some yard art using bright paints. This you will have to do in advance, before winter sets in. Get some colorful pots for your potted plants. Hang garden ornaments strategically around the yard. The brighter, the better. In fact, your outdoors will be visually bright, even with the surrounding gloom.
Evergreen Plants
Go for those shrubs and trees that survive and even thrive in winter. Even when all the foliage is gone, these plants retain a refreshing dash of green in your landscape. There are also varieties of flowers that bloom during winter, adding the much-needed pop of color. Your local landscapers should be in a position to advise you on such varieties available in your area.
Add Lighting
Winter makes the days darker and shorter, but you can create your own light by illuminating the landscape. Given that this season falls on the Christmas holidays, this is yet another reason to keep your space glowing. You can have string lights hung on trees and shrubs, lights in a clear glass lanterns suspended from stands, and so on. That sparkle adds an enchanting look to your yard.
Clear Snow
Clearing snow can seem like a full-time job during winter. Yet piles of snow can drown all the above efforts and bring back the gloom. If the constant shoveling away proves too tedious, go for residential snow removal services who will do it quickly and efficiently. Here’s a tip to make the job easier, whether you do it yourself or outsource it; plant tall poles around sidewalks, driveways, and walkways. This will come in handy when you’re dealing with 10 inches of snow, especially when those doing the job are not familiar with your yard. They will help you to know the areas to give priority when removing the snow.
Whatever you intend to do to ensure that your yard does not lose its zest in winter, you need to prepare in advance. Except for clearing the snow, the above steps need to be taken when the sun is still shining. By the time the grey sets in, your yard will be a cocoon of color even in the throes of winter.