Americans love their outdoor spaces! According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, 78% of Americans have a yard or lawn. If you're one of the many people with an outdoor space, do you want to make some improvements for your family to enjoy this summer? Here are three ways you can use new landscape designs to spruce up your yard.

Plant Trees

If you want a full, green, beautiful yard, you need to plant some trees or shrubs. Most yards include a lot of open space, and that's important. However, if you have a huge space that is mostly lawn, you can spruce up your yard by planting trees or shrubs. A yard with natural greenery is much more beautiful and habitable than an empty lawn.

Many beautiful landscape designs use plants to improve the atmosphere. You can choose to plant around the perimeter of the yard to increase your privacy. A row of trees can act as a fence between your property and your neighbor's.

Clear Overgrowth

Overgrown trees and shrubs need to be pruned and selectively cut to preserve the space in your yard. You might also want to cut back trees or shrubs that could come into contact with power lines or grow over into a neighbor's property.

If you have a dead or dying tree in your yard, it could be dangerous. A dying tree could come crashing down during a windstorm and damage your home, your vehicle, or worse -- hurt someone you love. These trees need to be removed for safety reasons.

Build Human Spaces

Adding a bench, a patio, or even a walkway to your yard can make it easier to spend more time there and enjoy the beautiful view. Create the kind of relaxing environment you want for reading, eating, or just chatting outdoors. Adding a simple garden path or even a decorative wall can elevate your lawn's appearance.

Of the many Americans whose homes include yards, 94% reported to the National Association of Landscape Professionals that some sort of service was performed in the last year. Most (81%) stated that some of the work was done by a member of the household, but only 44% said they had hired professionals to complete a service. Many people enjoy performing some -- if not all -- of their own landscaping, but the fact of the matter is, you can accomplish more with the assistance of professionals.

Experts can safely remove trees, clear overgrowth, mow lawns, and care for trees and gardens so that you can relax and enjoy the beautiful outdoor space on your property. Certainly, you should enjoy the outdoors to the best of your ability, but working with a professional will ensure things are done right and eliminate a lot of the stress. If you're ready to spruce up your yard, call us today!