Why Landscaping Matters

When you think of your yard, be it front or back, what comes to mind? Is it a nicely curated selection of plants, trees, and vegetation accented by tasteful decorations? Or is it some dusty grass broken up by the occasional shrub? The fact is, most people don’t devote a lot of mental energy to their landscaping beyond simply mowing the lawn. But your landscaping might have a bigger impact on your quality of life and the value of your home than many realize. 

Here at Kern Turf Supply, we’ve worked with homeowners across Bakersfield to help them build the perfect yard for them, and have the materials you need to really make your landscaping standout. Today, let’s explore why you should spend a little more mental energy on your landscaping.

Great Landscaping Helps Keep Your Home Cool

One of the benefits of great landscaping is so subtle, you might not notice unless you’re really looking for it. Once you’ve established good landscaping, like shade trees, bushes, shrubs, and plants around your home, you’ll notice that the temperature of your home begins to drop. That’s because all of our homes have what’s called a “microclimate” around it that is independent of the larger climate around you. This microclimate can be impacted by something like landscaping. Indeed, some studies have found that the microclimate of a home can be influenced by as much as 25 degrees Fahrenheit even on the warmest of days. 

So not only does great landscaping make your home look cooler from an aesthetic standpoint, but it also helps it stay cooler inside too. This is important for those long summer days here in Bakersfield.

Landscaping Can Create More Private Spaces in Your Home

You might get along great with your neighbors, but no one likes being spied on in their own backyards. By selectively establishing landscaping features, like trees, latticework with vines, or even tall bushes, you can create secluded spaces in your own backyard that are free from prying eyes. This can help you to create outdoor living spaces that you can enjoy throughout the year. 

For larger yards, strategic landscaping features can help to divide up the yard, which can help you create areas of use. For instance, an area to barbeque, another area for activities, and another for lounging.

You Can Help the Local Environment with Good Landscaping

By now, we’re all aware of the impact that human behavior has had on the environment. But when you’re already ahead of the curve on recycling, reducing your consumption, and reusing materials, how else can you support the environment? Landscaping is the key!

Careful landscaping does a great job of keeping your yard from flooding when we get heavy rains in spring and fall. With clever design choices, you can actual drain stormwater out of your yard and into a drainage area. This keeps your plants from getting flooded.

Landscaping also benefits your soil quality. Soil erosion is a concern for landowners everywhere, not just agriculturalists. Soils erode as wind and water move across your land. In areas that are built on steep terrain, this can cause sections of earth or large rocks to become dislodged, and can threaten the safety of your home and family. Simple landscaping features like retaining walls or deep-rooted plants help to fix soil in place and prevent it from eroding.

When you incorporate local and native features into your landscaping, you’re supporting the animals and plants in your area. This means that populations of bees and butterflies thrive in your yard. Not only that, but your landscaping is set up to meet the unique environmental factors in Bakersfield. So you won’t have to worry about your landscaping getting enough water or fertilizer, as these plants are already suited to the region.

Build Better Landscaping in Bakersfield with Kern Turf Supply

Ready to create your own backyard oasis? We’re here to help! At Kern Turf Supply, you’ll find everything you need to transform your outdoor spaces into your own botanical gardens. From staples like fertilizer and seed, to more advanced systems like irrigation and climate based controllers, we can help your outdoor spaces thrive. 

Find out more about our services and landscape supplies today and contact us now!