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7 Low-Cost Ideas to Refresh Your Landscaping This Summer, Pros Say
12.07.2024 - 18:51 / thespruce.com / Nishaa Sharma
First impressions matter, and that's why having a welcoming, well-designed landscape is a priority for many homeowners. But, trying to keep up with extravagant setups and perfectly manicured lawns can feel impossible, both in terms of time and money.
Luckily, curbside appeal doesn't have to cost a fortune. We've spoken to two designers to find out their favorite simple, budget-friendly ways to completely transform the look and feel of your landscaping this summer (without sacrificing personality in the process).
The Spruce / Adelyn Duchala
Plants are the perfect starting point for adding interest, color, and dimension to a landscape. And although they do come at an up-front cost, nature-inspired home designer Nina Lichtenstein has advice for selecting plants that will make your investment last.
"Perennials and native plants return year after year, providing long-term beauty and sustainability," she says. «These plants are adapted toyour local climate, require less water, and are more resistant to pests and diseases, reducing maintenance costs and offering continuous color and texture to your garden.»
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Another garden bed-based way to instantly upgrade your landscape—and help your plants thrive— is through mulch, says designer Dana Lee Calabrese.
«Mulch is a really cost-efficient way to make a space pop, creating contrast between pathways, plants, and the bed areas themselves» she shares.
«Mulch gives your garden beds a polished look while also retaining soil moisture and suppressing weeds,» Lichtenstein adds. «Organic mulches like bark, wood chips, or compost enrich
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