Tuesday, July 07, 2015
Did you know that nearly half of U.S. homeowners host outdoor activities and games in their backyards? All that outdoor fun can wreak havoc on your grass or turf, say TruGreen experts. Here, TruGreen shares three ways you can ‘gamify’ your yard without sacrificing a lush lawn.1. With plenty of inspiration online, personalized, DIY games are gaining popularity in American households. One way to do this is with a backyard bowling set made of empty soda or juice bottles, a little water and a soccer ball. If you happen to spill paint on your lawn while adding color to the bottles, rinse it off immediately before it seeps into the soil. Not doing so can deprive the leaf blade of precious sunlight.
2. From corn hole to volleyball, team-based games can foster fun and friendly competition among family, friends and neighbors. To boost that sense of team spirit in your neighborhood, host a classic kickball game with homemade scoreboards. If all that running and sliding disrupts your lawn, take care to re-seed those areas come springtime.
3. Water-based activities are a summer staple. Create your own wet zone in your backyard with a water balloon toss or sprinkler party. If your lawn becomes saturated during the fun, adjust your watering schedule and irrigation pattern to avoid the areas that are overly-wet.
Source: TruGreen
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