(BPT) - Spring is a great time to take a fresh look at your outdoor spaces and spruce things up in time for get-togethers and barbecues, or simply to boost your home's curb appeal. But it can be a challenge to make the time for big outdoor projects when you've got an active family and busy schedule. Fortunately, there are some easy and affordable ways to instantly improve the look of your yard and garden that you can get done in a single weekend - or less.
Here are a few ideas from the concrete and hardscaping experts at TCC Materials® to help you make the most of your time while you improve the look of your home's exterior, so you can get back to enjoying everything you love about the warmer months.
Go for a clean sweep by power washing
As you probably know, winter can do a number on sidewalks, driveways, pathways and patios, leaving them looking dingy, dirty and unappealing. To get started, consider renting a power washer at your local home improvement store or equipment rental facility. Power washing is a great way to instantly refresh the look of your outdoor space.
Once your surface is clean, consider using a concrete sealer to protect and enhance the look of your driveway, sidewalk or patio. For example, you can use Tenon® Concrete & Masonry Sealer WB from TCC Materials, which is a ready-to-use, water-based sealer for protecting above-grade concrete and masonry surfaces. It penetrates deeply to block moisture and staining, reducing damage from salt, stains and cracking, without changing the appearance of concrete, masonry, brick, stone, stucco or block. Ready to get started? You can find it on Amazon.com.
Instantly renew your mulch
Don't have time to dig out all that faded, ugly old mulch in your garden or around your trees and replace it with fresh material? There's a much easier, smarter and waste-reducing solution: Use NorthRock® Mulch Renew® from TCC Materials. This simple, DIY solution restores the rich, fresh appearance of mulch using a unique polymer blend that promotes secure fiber adhesion, helping mulch retain its color longer.
This easy-to-use spray-on formula comes in black, red, brown or gold, providing long-lasting, vivid color that immediately makes your landscaping look newly refreshed, and it dries in just 48 hours. Even better, it's a non-toxic, water-based formula that's safe for plants, pets and wildlife. Available at Amazon.com.
Revive your lawn
Spring lawns can often appear tired, brown, patchy - and not at all ready for prime time. You may want a fresh start, but the results of fertilizing and reseeding your lawn can take a long time. What can you do to improve its appearance in the meantime?
The solution is NorthRock Grass Color, which offers a fast-drying formula that provides your grass with a vibrant, natural-looking green color. The spray-on grass color can easily cover unsightly imperfections, dormant brown grass and patchy areas. It's also non-toxic and water-based, which means it's safe for plants, pets and wildlife. You can also find it on Amazon.com.
Get a little edgy
The quickest way to create a cleaner look for the borders of unruly spring lawns and gardens is to create or improve its existing edging. This technique helps to define the lines between your lawn, garden beds and walkways to create an instantly sharp, professional look. You can use a simple spade, hoe, half-moon edger or edging iron to work on edging, which takes some elbow grease, or use a power edging tool.
You can also create a beautifully defined border between your lawn and mulch, or around tree rings, gardens, flower beds and more by adding Borgert® Bullet Edgers from TCC Materials. Bullet edgers are a simple, easy and quick way to add a touch of classic elegance to your landscape. They are available in Charcoal, Buff Blend, Dark Brown, Gray, Mocha and Tan.
Don't mow too low
Help your grass recover early in the season. Spring lawns need a lot of TLC, and over-mowing can stress your grass. To encourage the best spring appearance while also improving your lawn's health, be sure to mow no lower than 2.5 to 3 inches for the first few cuts to remove winter damage.
Later in the season, you can gradually raise the mowing height to 3 to 4 inches to encourage deep rooting and prevent lawn stress.
All of these tasks will help your outdoor space look cleaner, refreshed and inviting, and can be completed in a weekend or less. Once you're done, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy hanging out with friends and family in your newly revamped yard and garden.
Visit TCCMaterials.com for more helpful products that can improve the look and function of your outdoor spaces.
