How to Transform Your Unused Farm Lot into a Magical Oasis

You want peace and tranquility, so you make the big leap from the city to the countryside. You have space, land, the wide open sky, and a lot more chores than you might be used to.

While having an acre or several can be just what the doctor ordered for you and your family, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t come with its own downsides. There’s a lot to do between making the most of your outdoor space. There’s even a lot to do just to simply maintain it.

The good news is you’ve come to the right place to get the most out of your lot, so read on:

Assess What You Have

The first step is, of course, to assess what your lot currently has. Some might have inherited a large landscaped garden and back fields when they purchased the property and land. Others might be looking at a field of wild grass. By taking stock of what you have, you can then draw up a list of what you need first.

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Start the Landscaping Design

Now that you know the size of your lot and what’s currently on it, you can start sketching out a plan. For example, you might want to add a paved over dining area next to your house. You might want to only maintain half of your property, and leave the rest as a natural meadow. Even keeping something wild (like a meadow) might take work, depending on what’s been done to the land before. By sketching you’re your plans, you’ll know just what tools you’ll need, and how to get started.

Get the Tools You Need

Once you know what your lot needs, it’s time to invest in the tools (unless they’ve been left behind, but even then, you’ll want to have all electronic or motorized tools checked for safety). One such essential tool, for example, is a riding lawn mower. You can get a small electronic Cub Cadet for example to take on 2-acre or less lots at once, or a larger gas-powered one if your property is even bigger than that.

Other tools you’ll need include:

• Long hose/sprinkler system
• Trimmers and pruners
• Wheelbarrow
• Shovels, trowels, shears, and more
• Leaf blower

These tools will be needed to maintain your large property, so choose the ones that require the least effort. In your case, electronic/motorized versions will work best.

Tackle One Project at a Time

If you aren’t sure where to begin, start first with general upkeep, and then work on completing one project or area at a time. For example, you might start by creating an outdoor dining space. You can then work on putting in your very own rose garden. Likely, you’ll do just one project per growing season. 

Start Small, Grow Big

Investing in stunning flora can be very expensive – if you start big. To save, it’s always better to buy from nurseries instead of larger, more established adults. Will your garden look exactly like what you pictured the first year? Even the second year? No, but it will grow in time, and before you know it, you’ll have a stunning space that costs you less.