Coast Landscaping

  5 of the Most Popular Types of Grass in the U.S. Bentgrass Season:  Cool Texture and color:  Soft and dense; medium green Maintenance:  HighBentgrass is a staple of northern golf courses thanks to its low growth potential and soft texture. And while its saturated color and soft texture might make it seem ideal for residential homes, bentgrass is quite high maintenance, requiring lots of mowing, fertilizing, and fungicide-ing, plus near daily watering. So unless you’re running a fairway, you might want to skip this dense variety. Bermuda Grass Season:  Warm Texture and color:  Dense and deep green Maintenance:  HighBermuda grass is another favorite for golf courses, but it’s also a common choice for homes. This variety does have high maintenance requirements—including frequent waterings—but is able to be mowed to a low height that is ideal for high-traffic yards such as those with kids and  pets . And though it’s a warm season grass, many people do find success with it in the central

  1. Less Lawn Is More Rather than a wide expanse of green grass, many landscaping trends this year are predicated on the idea that less lawn gives you the freedom to do more—more ground cover plants and more furniture or even the possibility to put in a swimming pool or build a deck. Potted plants are becoming more popular outdoors in place of a large lawn or even flower beds. It’s easier to control the size of the plants and, therefore, plan other features you want to include. Even home gardeners can show off their green thumb, even without private outdoor space available to them with potted houseplants, which became especially popular in the beginning of the pandemic. 2. Gardening Vertically A vertical garden isn’t the best option for homeowners looking to limit their lawn area, but it’s an excellent one for people looking for landscaping and gardening solutions for a small space. There are both indoor and outdoor vertical garden options, from high-end growing systems to DIY solutio