Most first-time home buyers focus on the house itself—how many bedrooms it features; if its kitchen is spacious. But your first home will likely also include your first yard. Landscaping the outside of your home is as important as decorating the inside. For those in Ludlow, KY, and the surrounding Cincinnati area, Ideal Supplies has all the tools you need to make your yard and garden look great. Here they recommend three landscaping supplies and their uses to get you started. 

• Use mulch to define areas: It’s not just enough to plant flowers—you should also set them off from the grassy areas to create aesthetic distinction and so that you don’t accidentally chop them when you mow. Mulch is a great way to define areas and make trees, bushes, and flower beds look clean and visually defined.
• Try decorative sand or stone for a unique twist: If you’re not a fan of mulch (or if the mere idea of working with it makes you sneeze uncontrollably) consider using sand or pea gravel as a way to define areas of your backyard. These landscaping supplies are also great for shady areas where there’s low grass growth and high foot traffic. Don’t let a dirt patch grow—cover it with gravel and make it look deliberate! 
• Hardscape with ready-made concrete and patio pavers: Defining a hardscape in your yard is just as important as planting bushes, trees, and flowers. Creating a patio area from either ready-made concrete or patio pavers can give you a space to plant the grill and have an outdoor seating and dining area.

Landscaping doesn’t have to be an overwhelming challenge. If you’re in the market for landscaping supplies, check out Ideal Supplies online, or give them a call at (859) 491-666.