Fostering a great outdoor space on your property can hold many benefits. And while this leads many homeowners to focus on their yard before a sale, a wise homeowner will start the work while they can truly enjoy the fruits of their labor. As you begin to update your outdoor areas, don’t miss out on these three unexpected items to buy for your yard.
Lawn Leveling Rake
If you want perfect grass that will be the envy of the neighborhood, you may feel like your only option is professionally installed sod. Thankfully, there are some ways to save some green while creating greens worthy of a high-end golf course. Invest in a lawn leveling rake, sand, soil and grass seed. You will be able to smooth out any patchy or uneven areas and get your yard level and lovely in no time.
Diatomaceous Earth
If you keep finding pesky creepy crawlies in places where they don’t belong (your strawberry patch, for instance) diatomaceous earth may be the answer you’ve been looking for. This powdery substance made of the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms called diatoms is generally harmless for kids and pets, but it can kill insects by drying by absorbing the oils and fats from the cuticle of the insect’s exoskeleton. Since the powder is made from fossils, its sharp edges are abrasive, speeding up the process. Be careful to avoid inhalation when spreading the diatomaceous earth in your garden area—and remember that you risk killing good bugs too, so apply it thoughtfully.
Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
You may not think of a Bluetooth speaker as an essential item for your yard, but once you have a waterproof speaker in your outdoor space, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get one sooner. Use it to play music or podcasts when you’re doing tedious yard work, or heighten your next outdoor gathering with a little music for ambiance. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this addition to your outdoor space.
Yard maintenance may be a lifelong task while you own your home, but finding the right products can make all the difference. Buy these unexpecting things for your outdoor space and you’ll be enjoying your backyard like never before.
