Introduction

I am a big fan of being outside. I have a dog, so I’m usually at least partially outdoors most of the day. And when it comes to having greenery in your outdoor space, there are many benefits to having greenery in your outdoor space, whether it’s in your backyard or on the streets and sidewalks of your neighborhood.

1. A green yard is a beautiful yard.

The first reason for incorporating a little more green into your life and yard is that a green yard is a beautiful yard. A green lawn and plants make you feel relaxed, happy, and excited to be outside. A lush garden makes you feel like you’re on vacation when you’re just sitting on the patio with your family.

A second reason for incorporating more greenness in your life is because it can help boost your mental health by making you feel more relaxed and happy. Studies have shown that people who spend time outside tend to be calmer, happier, and healthier than those who don’t get outside much or at all (1). Having access to nature has also been shown to lower stress levels (2).

2. A green yard is a productive yard.

A green yard is not just a space to look at. It can be a productive space, too. You can grow food, flowers and herbs in your yard. The best part is that these things don’t have to be grown on a large scale—you can start small by planting some herbs or growing an herb garden on your balcony or patio!

3. A green yard can save you money and time.

A green yard can save money and time.

When you keep your lawn looking green, it takes less water to keep it that way. The average person spends around $30 a month on their lawn care bill. This turns into $360 per year! A lush, well-maintained yard also requires less fertilizer which saves you another $30 or so each year.

Plus, if your new grass or plants require less maintenance over the years, then that’s even more money saved!

If you have a large yard, watering can be a huge chore but having a green one means you don’t have to worry about watering as often because it will act as its own natural irrigation system for itself (provided there is enough rain).

4. A green yard is a safe space for children to play and your pets to roam freely.

There are many benefits to having a green yard. First and foremost, it’s a safe space for children and pets. You can let your kids or dogs roam free in the yard without worrying about them getting hurt. Your yard will also be safe for the environment: there will be no pesticides harming any animals or plants in the area, so it’s good for all living things! A green yard is also safer for everyone else around you; when you use pesticide sprays, it can drift into other people’s yards or homes, causing harm to them as well. This isn’t good for anyone involved!

5. A green yard acts as a natural filter for your water supply.

• A green yard acts as a natural filter for your water supply.
• This can be especially helpful if you live in an area where the ground water levels are low or if you have been experiencing problems with algae blooms, pesticides, or other potentially harmful substances leaching into your well or city water supply.
• A grassy lawn will help prevent runoff from entering storm drains and carrying pollutants directly into creeks, rivers, lakes and oceans—which is good news for aquatic life!

There are many benefits to having greenery in your outdoor space, whether it’s in your backyard or on the streets and sidewalks of your neighborhood.

There are many benefits to having greenery in your outdoor space, whether it’s in your backyard or on the streets and sidewalks of your neighborhood.

• It looks great
• It improves air quality and reduces stress levels
• It creates habitat for wildlife and pollinators

But how can you get started? With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know where to begin! That’s why we’ve put together this list of tips for making green spaces as easy as possible:

Conclusion

There are many benefits to having greenery in your outdoor space, whether it’s in your backyard or on the streets and sidewalks of your neighborhood. From reducing the amount of pollution that gets into our water supply and air, to helping us maintain a healthy lifestyle with less stress, green spaces have become more important than ever before.