Summer Fun in the Sun

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes some fun in the sun! Don’t stay cooped up inside during the heat… here are some fun ideas to get you off the couch, out of the house, and outside to enjoy your lovely lawn:

Fairy Garden

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Miniature figures, itsy bitsy creatures, and tiny furniture allow you to create a mini world within your own. You can make your own fairy garden if you use your imagination! Great for kids and adults alike. Find out more HERE!

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Whether the fairy garden is in the yard or on the porch, it will inspire your imagination and creativity to bloom!

Yard Games

Slip and Slide Kickball –

• Great for outdoor gatherings while maintaining social distancing, Slip and Slide Kickball is perfect for a large yard… you’ll just need a ball, a hose, some plastic sheeting, and 4 soft kiddie pools for the bases! Make sure you bring some refreshing beverages to drink while you slide/run around.

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DIY Giant Jenga –

• Everyone loves the table top game of Jenga where you pull wooden bricks and stack them as high as possible until the whole thing topples. But have you ever played GIANT Jenga?! All you need is some 2×4 wood boards, a few tools, and a little TLC to create your own yard game! Learn more HERE.

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Birding Projects

Burning Pen Birdhouse –

• Your home’s yard is the home for so many critters, namely birds! Welcome them home with a personalized birdhouse, decorated with a wood burning pen.

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DIY Bird Feeder –

• No home is complete without a kitchen… make sure your feathered friends stick around with a few of these do-it-yourself bird feeders!

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Pollinator Garden Area

Pollinators keep our plants (and planet) healthy… invite them into your yard by planting a few of these popular perennial pollinator plants. Keep these a little further away from play areas to avoid accidental bee stings!

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Your yard is meant to be enjoyed… hopefully some of these tips have inspired you to get out and feel the grass beneath your feet this summer! And if you need to get your lawn looking luscious and ready for bare toes, contact us below!