Garden

Owning a farmhouse means you have enough space to plant your favorite trees, shrubs, and creepers. Vast land when filled with trees and plants looks appealing and it also creates a welcoming atmosphere that is healthy for life.

However, having fields of land should not mean that you let your garden grow wild.

Lawns and gardens look appealing as long as they are well-maintained. Here are some unique tips that you should follow to make your farmhouse garden more beautiful and appealing. 

1. Focus On Diverse Flora

You should focus on diversity when planting trees in your farmhouse lawns. Consider mixing flowering plants, herbs, fruit-bearing trees, and vegetables. Companion planting and mixing different species of plants gives a pleasing visual.

Moreover, this technique will help with the growth of the plants. When plants have low competition from their alike, they have a better chance to grow and produce their maximum yield. Mixing different plant breeds also helps with pest control. 

2. Upcycle The Decoratives

Garden maintenance is not confined to plants only. You should also focus on recycling materials that can be used to decorate the garden. Decoratives are essential to integrate the garden well and to distinguish a personal farmhouse from a commercial field.

Focus on upcycled planters, vintage ladders for trellises, and incorporating garden art through wooden wheels, and other rustic artwork. Such repurposed articles add elegance to your garden, making it look more appealing and interesting. 

3. Plant Heritage Trees As Family Heirlooms 

Heritage plants are those that can grow bigger for years. If you plan to keep your property in the family for generations and you want your coming generation to enjoy vast fields and nature as much as you do, plant as many heritage trees as you can.

These heirlooms carry historical significance and act as a family memento for future generations. However, make sure that the old trees are healthy. They should not be a safety hazard to the building either. If you fear that the tree might be dangerous to the constructed part of the farmhouse, or if it gets infected, immediately call a professional tree removal team to get rid of the diseased tree. 

4. Use Natural Mulch Materials

Natural mulching is not only good for your plants but it is also very economical. When you visit your farmhouse occasionally, you can fertilize the soil using natural mulch. You can use mulch made from straws, wood chips, and leaves. You can also use fruits and vegetable peels for the purpose.

Natural mulch fertilizes the land and improves the quality of soil in the longer run. Moreover, it also kills the weed and decomposes naturally so that you do not have to use artificial methods. 

5. Add Garden-To-Table Section

Lastly, You should not forget to add a fresh from the garden section in your farmhouse. If you want to enjoy organic food and you want your kids to taste the fruits of nature, you should use the homegrown vegetables and fruits for your get-togethers.

Add a small well in the garden to wash the freshly-picked fruits and vegetables with fresh water.