Lawn Goals: Best Backyard Ideas and Patio Upgrades

The difference between a good lawn and a great lawn lies in the details. To achieve your ultimate goals, you’ll need to commit to growing trees, shrubs, flowers and more across your entire property. Luckily, adding these elements to your yard has big benefits. In fact, according to the Tree Advisory Board in Kentucky, trees can reduce urban heat, improve air quality and create a barrier from the hustle and bustle of urban and city streets. 

In addition to the calming effects trees and shrubs have on our physical state, they also provide an aesthetic appearance that is sure to improve your home. Ensuring your trees and shrubs stay healthy (especially in their earlier years) can be a challenge, but you don’t have to do it alone. At TruGreen, we create a tailored approach to give your trees and shrubs exactly what they need to flourish all year long.

An outdoor space is only as special as the personality and care you put into it. Your outdoor living spaces serve as the first things people see when they arrive at your home and are the key to a good first impression. Personalizing your outdoor spaces not only adds a unique touch to your home that you have hand-selected, but it invites your guests to feel welcome too.

When you think of a patio, you probably picture poured concrete and laid brick or tile—a two-dimensional flat space on which to perch a table and chairs with a grill or cooler. But with a few creative backyard design ideas, you can impart a sense of unique style to your space.

For a more Boho look, try combining some dark charcoal grey elements (like a grill or tiling) with the wood tones and warm neutrals (such as cushions and whicker lighting fixtures). For an island look and feel, try adding some palm fronds and vibrant pops of color throughout the space. Your backyard is a blank canvas and in no time at all can become a tropical oasis, mountain meetup or a zen zone custom to you.

Planning your new outdoor living space can be the perfect antidote to the winter doldrums. And don’t forget, as you bring your backyard lawn goals to life, your turf, trees and shrubs may need a little attention, too. If your well-loved lawn needs a touch-up or some repairing, it's the perfect time to call TruGreen® so we can help set your lawn on the path to perfection. 

If you have any questions or concerns about maintaining a healthy lawn or caring for your trees and shrubs, your friends at TruGreen are here to help you out with a plan that is custom-tailored to your lawn’s individual needs. For more information about TruGreen’s range of lawn care services, call 866.688.6722 or check out the services we offer.