Three gardening projects you can tackle while at home

Don’t have a green thumb? No worries! Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, and it can make a dramatic difference to your home’s curb appeal. Here are three small things you can do to spruce up your flower beds while you’re spending time at home:

1. Start by pulling weeds.

While this doesn’t sound like the most fun job, it is something you can get the whole family involved in! Create a game to see who can pull the most weeds out of your flower bet in 15 minutes. Then the winner gets to choose what is for dinner that night! You’ll be shocked how great your flower beds look in a matter of minutes.

2. Add mulch to your flower beds.

Mulch is an inexpensive and easy way to take your landscaping from boring to beautiful! There are a variety of colors and styles, and many of them are readily available at your local hardware store. All you need to do is call ahead and make a purchase, then swing by and pick up your mulch. If you’re not sure about how much to buy, talk with your local expert on the phone – they’ll help you determine how many bags to buy. Then, all you have to do is take your mulch and spread it!

3. Line flower beds with stones or bricks.

Does grass creep into your flower beds? You can create a clean line by adding stone pavers or bricks! While some options can be expensive, there are many inexpensive options you can choose from, especially if you want to line a small space. Order these pavers from your local hardware store, and then start lining! You can make it fun for your whole family by challenging the kids to design and color how they want the flower beds to look!