American Lawn: 4 Reasons to Maintain a Well-Cared Home Area in the USA
'14.06.2020'
Source: Yandex Zen
Household habits in different countries have not only similarities, but also serious differences. The difference in the homes of American citizens and Europeans is especially noticeable, writes the author of the Travelers Plus column on Yandex Zen
Various factors influence this, including mentality and lifestyle. It is especially important for residents of the United States to arrange a home area.
What are the differences in the arrangement
The first thing you pay attention to when you visit or walk past private houses in America is always a well-equipped adjoining territory. Often this is not just a mowed lawn and garbage, but a whole park with animals from the bushes, flower beds, a small lake or other landscape decorations. At the same time, every American has a well-groomed not only lawn in front of the house, but also the territory in the backyard.
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Rarely does anyone do the cleaning themselves. To do this, hire specialists who can create real masterpieces from simple bushes, beds or trees. Therefore, in America it is rarely possible to meet garbage in front of a house, old and worn fences or weeds.
Why is the appearance of the house important?
The appearance of the house and the condition of the lawn for Americans plays a very important role. This is carefully monitored throughout the year, despite the high costs. This unusual fact has several reasons. The most significant include:
- Community welfare and safety. If your neighbors find the time and opportunity to care for the lawn, then they are most likely polite and cultured people who will not create problems for other neighbors.
- The high cost of houses. In areas where the front and back yard are always well-groomed, houses are more expensive by statistics. Moreover, care rules are often prescribed.
- Financial well-being of the owner of the house. A well-cleaned area around the house shows that a person has time and money for the services of special companies. At the same time, the cost and water bills can hit ordinary Europeans. Only for a month's irrigation of the earth to maintain the green color of the grass, you need to pay from $ 400 and above (depending on area).
- Accrual of fines. In some American areas, a high fine can be paid for a groomed courtyard. Leaves, tall grass, or other plot problems can cost owners several hundred or even thousands of dollars.
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My friends from America told an interesting story. When the owner of one of the houses in the community died, her yard was overgrown with weeds and debris. In order not to spoil the impression of the area, the neighbors divided the cost of the company's landscape services among themselves. Payment will continue until no one buys the house.
Therefore, there may be a mess inside, no good repairs or other problems, however, the appearance of the yard should be attractive and well-groomed.
Original column published in column «Travelers Plus» on Yandex Zen
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