Landscaping is one of the most important factors in a home’s appearance. In fact, just like the clothes you wear, the way your front and back yards’ look can say a lot about the type of person you are. Even if it’s not actually true, it’s quite likely that your neighbors may think any of the following things about you based on the state and style of your landscaping.
You’re too busy or just plain lazy
Having an overgrown or unruly lawn is a sure sign that a person is either too busy or simply too lazy to take proper care of their landscaping. This is especially true with lawn care in states that receive a lot of snow. Whether it’s forgetting to water or cut your lawn, letting bushes and gardens run wild or leaving piles of leaves and lawn trimmings lying around for weeks—these things will make people think certain things about you, not all of which are positive. Therefore, it’s probably worth finding a bit of time or hiring someone to take care of routine landscaping maintenance, as it will make you and your home look better.
You’re a bit of a perfectionist
Some yards are the exact opposite of those described above, where it seems that every single feature and piece of furniture has been meticulously planned and chosen and not even a single blade of grass is out of place. While this type of yard can have a certain appeal, it’s also very easy to go overboard and make things look a bit too sterile. Still, this can easily be fixed by planting some wildflowers, tall grasses, native plants and other features that give the landscaping a bit wilder, more natural look.
You’re an environmentalist/nature lover
It’s usually easy to spot environmentalists and nature lovers by the sheer amount of greenery that surrounds their homes. In many cases, native plants and wildflowers will abound, while others may focus more on cultivating productive vegetable gardens. For those who want to reap the benefits of a more natural feeling yard, planting fruit trees, flowers and shrubs is always a great idea. No matter where you live, there are certain varieties that should help ensure your garden is often full of birds, butterflies and other animals.
You enjoy your peace and quiet
Tall shrubs, bubbling fountains and peaceful gardens are often found in the yards of those who desire their garden to be something of a sanctuary from the outside world. Luckily, you don’t have to spend the money on a Japanese Zen garden to make your yard more private and peaceful. There are a range of simple additions and changes you can make to your landscaping that should have the desired effect. Sometimes something as simple as planting a few rose bushes, putting in a water feature or building a gazebo is all it takes to transform a boring backyard into some place where you’ll want to spend all your time relaxing.
As you can see, the way a person’s yard looks can say a lot about their personality. In this sense, it’s important that you make your landscaping work for you. Not only will it hopefully keep your neighbors from thinking negative things about you, but it will also ensure that you get the most out of your front and back yards.