Everyone loves to get home after a busy day and unwind in their yard. If that so thrills you that you have to drive home fast, you might want to learn a few tricks to spruce your yard. Then you’ll have a peaceful solace from the hustles and bustles of life. However, what if the mess came in when you went on vacation? How long would you need to fix things and how much would you have to spend?
Looking at things, you might be discouraged to even take the first step. However, we’re here to tell you that hauling your yard doesn’t have to be daunting. You can employ a few tools that make the process fun.
Read on to get honest reviews of these tools and useful, efficient maintenance tips.
Part 1:Step-by-step Guide: 5 Easy One-day Yard Makeover Ideas
1. Keep your Yard Equipment in order
Are you tired of buying equipment just because you misplaced it? This shouldn’t be your narrative anymore. Besides, you won’t have joy relaxing in your yard and seeing your expensive tools rusting away. This is why you want to have a strong outdoor storage box that will keep all your tools in one place.
Get a storage box that will, besides keeping them safe, will also align with your yard’s beauty standards. The VEVOR Deck Box is a good starting point. As its base isn’t bigger than required, its height is enough to keep all your equipment enclosed. If you’re facing space constraints in your yard, this deck box has a good aesthetic touch and is strong enough to serve both as a seat and a side table.
Upon purchase, you’re going to immediately fall in love with its cool hue and compact size. It also has side handles that make it easy to move from place to place. You also won’t have to deal with theft issues anymore as the deck comes with a padlock. Just ensure that all the tools are clean and dry before locking them in.
Installation steps:
Step 1. Place the deck in the designated area and bring all the tools you intend to store.
Step 2. Transfer all the tools into the deck
Step 3. Close the deck as you ensure it’s in a clean surrounding
2. Go for Vertical Planting where Space is an Issue
Sometimes we feel like our gardening dreams can’t actualize, especially when our yard is too small. For instance, you may not have enough space to have a flower bed or vegetable garden. But that’s no longer an issue anymore. You can simply get a vertical planter that will keep your flowers in the right condition and at the right height. A raised garden planter will also keep the young plants safe from rodents, allowing them to safely grow to maturity. As raised planters come with weed barriers, you’ll love the fact that you’ll never have to deal with weeds at all.
If you can’t decide which planter is best for your yard, the VEVOR wooden raised garden planter will save the day.
The planter is made of 100% fir wood and has a maximum weight capacity of 220 pounds. That means that you can plant as much as you want without fear of overwhelming the planter.
Installation steps:
Step 1. Place the planter in its designated place after assembling it
Step 2. Bring the planting labels, seedlings, and any planting tools you may require
Step 3. Set the planter up and dig in the seedlings
3. Keep Your Water Consumption in Check
If your yard upkeep is going to be low at cost, you’ll need to monitor your water usage. While plants and flowers will need to get their water treatment daily, there’s a need to get a safe option. This will boil down to your choice for a hose reel, its nozzle size, and durability.
Considering these parameters, we can boldly present to you the VEVOR retractable hose reel. The hose reel kit comes with differently-sized nozzles that serve different watering roles. Besides, it has an automatic rewind system which is crucial for the storage and durability of the hose. As the hose is long enough to cover a big area, you can simply mount the hose reel on your wall to save on space.
Installation steps:
Step 1. Mount the hose reel to the wall, considering the direction of plants or animals that you’ll mostly use
Step 2. Unlock the hose reel and gently pull it out as you head in the direction of the plants
Step 3. Use whichever nozzle to water your plants, bathe your animals, or whichever purpose.
Step 4. Let the hose reel gently rewind the hose and lock it
4. Transform your Wall or Wooden Fence by Simply Spraying Paint
After keeping all your plants in order, the next thing you’re going to notice is your fence. Well, the thought of replacing the wood is already daunting and no one loves to go that direction. But if the wood is still in good condition, you can simply transform its look by coating it with paint. Paint helps to coat the wood and hence keeping it safe from termites or rotting because of moisture. The perfect tool for this work is a spray gun.
For instance, the VEVOR HVLP spray gun has all it takes to keep your walls strong and coated. Just be sure to choose a paint that matches your yard theme. As the spray kit comes with 2 differently-sized nozzles, you’re now able to reach all the nook and cranny, and simply give the walls a polished look.
Steps to get started:
Step 1. Fix your desired nozzle and add paint to the spray gun
Step 2. Test the performance of the nozzle on a carton box or whichever surface that can be easily discarded.
Step 3. If the nozzle delivers, simply go ahead to spray your fence. Be sure that the paint you use meets your desires.
5. Don’t forget your Floors and Pavements
We all know that the hardest part to keep clean in your yard is the pavements. Well, we might try to add detergent and scrub using a hand brush, but that’s only going to cause fatigue at the end of the day. Thanks to technology, you have a faster cleaning alternative. Getting a pressure washer is the secret magic to retain a clean look on your pavements.
The VEVOR Electric Pressure Washer is a safe option. As it is powered by a 1,500 W, the washer ensures that no dirt stands in its way. Besides, the kit comes with 5 different nozzles to help you clean different surfaces, no matter how small or big, with ease.
Installation steps:
Step 1. Roll the electric pressure washer to the area you intend to wash and connect the hose
Step 2. Fix the spray gun and connect it to a nozzle of your desire
Step 3. Turn on the washer and let the cleaning start
Part 2: Alternative Yard Makeover Ideas
1. Incorporating sustainable elements
Making your yard a haven doesn’t have to drain your bank account. There are a number of ways to adopt that are not only affordable but also low maintenance. Below are some of the tips:
- Installing rain barrels for water conservation
Rain barrels are one easy way to always keep your plants and flowers watered without increasing your water bills. You simply need to install barrels where there’s a roof runoff and all the natural water will sit there awaiting use. Besides, you will have saved your yard from unnecessary rills that form when runoff water falls to the ground. The size of the barrel will be informed by the intensity of rain and the size of your yard.
- Creating a natural habitat for wildlife
This mostly involves your plants. Taking time to plant trees, greens, and flowers will within no time invite small wildlife to your yard. In a few months, you’ll be waking up to the charming bird songs and the beautiful buzzing sound of bees as they look for nectar. You’ll also go back to the ages of sleeping at the sound of crickets in the night by simply creating a sustainable habitat for small wildlife.
- Choosing native plants for low-maintenance landscaping
As the required time and cost of yard upkeep can be generally high, the cost might increase when you get foreign plants. Native plants will have higher resilience and more adaptability to the local climate, hence low-maintenance costs. Besides, such plants will attract local wildlife and pollinators. On the contrary, foreign plants will need extra care and maintenance for them to blossom.
- Implementing drought-tolerant landscaping techniques
There is a myriad of techniques that you can bank on to keep your yard alive even when facing water restrictions. You may choose to avoid evaporation of moist by keeping the soil covered. This happens by adding mulch or adopting the clumped planting scheme. Alternatively, you can replace your plants with native ones or get succulent plants. The latter have survival schemes that help them prevail drought seasons while looking fresh and green. To save water, you can use drip irrigation.
2. Adding Decorative Touches
After keeping your landscape alive, the next thing you want to find out is how to add a little visual appeal. This, too, doesn’t have to cost much with the presence of such affordable decorative tricks as below:
- Hanging outdoor art or wind chimes
If you’re looking for a way to add a blend of musicality and relaxation to your yard, then wind chimes are the way to go. Wondering which the perfect spot is to hang your wind chime? Simply determine the direction from which the wind blows mostly and hang them near your door. They are a good way to welcome you home or bid you bye. Think about having a rough day and then coming to a home full of music and outdoor art! Bliss!
The concept of outdoor art is simple. If you want to go for a bespoke piece of artwork, why not? Also, if you want an inexpensive piece of outdoor artwork, there’s the option of using recyclable pieces of glass and plastics as well. You can either learn this through a quick DIY tutorial or buy ready-made pieces.
- Incorporating decorative planters and containers
You can now spruce up your planters and flower pots by simply painting them afresh, adding decoupage designs, or simply arranging them in subtle but cute patterns. You can also use chalk paint to unleash your artistic taste on the flower pots, og different flower colors, whichever works for you!
- Introducing outdoor colorful cushions and pillows
Outdoor cushions and pillows are the new blow-aways that you can’t miss. Three tips – if it’s lovely, it’s going to be bright-colored, show off creativity, and in layers. Be choosy with colors as you consider the color of your flowers that you’d want your cushions to match with. Also, to make it more interesting, get creative with patterns and shapes on the cushions. As many outdoor cushions come with tough, rigid covers, you want to layer them with differently-sized pillows. Choose tender throw pillows to make your outdoor sessions luxurious and plush.
3. Maintaining the Makeover Results
Well, it’s not yet done until you figure out less costly ways to keep your yard alive and pretty. Here are some of the tips:
- Regularly watering and mowing the lawn
You want to keep tracking the growth of grass and other plants in your yard by simply watering them. Give them a daily water treat and ensure that they don’t overgrow. This is where you need a good mower with sharp enough mowing blades so that your lawn retains its young look.
- Pruning and trimming plants as needed
If you have a plant fence, you know the need for sharp and reliable pruning and trimming equipment. The VEVOR Extendable Tree Pole Pruner comes in handy with durable steel pruner and extendable pole. With this pruner, you won’t need a ladder as it is extendable to 26 feet. Additionally, you can bank on it with just a few bucks for frequent use over the years.
- Weeding and removing debris
It’s one thing to weed and another thing to remove debris. Getting native plants to your yard will make them vulnerable to weeds. Hence the need for frequent weeding.
To make weeding less of a problem,the VEVOR weed barrier comes in handy.
The barrier offers enough breathability for your young plants and flowers while efficiently keeping the bad plants away. This weed barrier is effective for soil erosion control and inhibits the growth of grass and weeds in your flower bed.
- Monitoring and addressing pest issues
Keeping your plants and flowers healthy will provide more defense against pests than you physically can. Making sure that the plants are watered and well-fed daily will give them enough strength to fight against pests. For foreign plants, be sure to grow them in the right conditions. Go ahead to add natural fertilizers that will provide enough nutrients for a strong root system.
Part 3: Required Tools and Materials
In a nutshell, below are the yard makeover tools you’ll count on once and for all:
The VEVOR deck box – scraps the hassle of misplacing tools or poor storage conditions
The VEVOR wooden raised garden bed planter – provides an aesthetic feel while keeping your plants away from rodents
The VEVOR retractable hose reel. This is what you need to keep your plants well-watered and floors neat.
The VEVOR HVLP auto paint air spray gun – comes with differently-sized nozzles to transform your fence, machines, and equipment looks.
The VEVOR electric pressure washer – gives your floors and pavements a better look with little effort.
The VEVOR collapsible 100 Gallon rain barrel – saves water, has high capacity, and is easy to store.
The VEVOR extendable tree pole pruner – its 26-foot long saw blades allow you to prune from the ground, hence, preventing ladder accidents.
The VEVOR weed barrier – keeps your flower beds free from weeds by providing conditions that only flowers or young plants can survive in.
Conclusion
As we bring the ship to the shore, we hope that you take note of the easy tips and tricks to makeover your yard without a struggle. You want to always monitor the length of grass and use the lawn mower where needed, use a deck box to keep all your yard equipment safe and in order, and get a retractable hose reel to not only water your plants but also clean your floors and cars easily. You now know that an auto spray gun will always save the day whenever there’s a need to improve your wall or wooden fences.
That being said, the only remaining step is to get started. The above-mentioned tools are stocked and readily available for shipment. Just click the “buy” button on the website to start your purchase.
