Landscaping to Maximize Curb Appeal!

Landscaping to Maximize Curb Appeal

Install a mowing strip

Bring an architectural structure to your landscape by installing a brick mowing strip. Not only will this make your lawn look 100 percent nicer, but makes mowings and trimmings a breeze. Cost effective options to a brick mowing strip are landscaping timbers or the cheapest solution which are plastic edges.

Refresh your mailbox

Capture potential buyers from their very first glance. Replacing your mailbox is a classic approach to achieving curb appeal. While installing your mailbox this is the time to put in a mailbox garden. 

Designing your mailbox garden doesn't need to be hard, choose plants that won't become overgrown or require much upkeep. Dwarf, compact shrubs are good choices because they stay smaller and require less pruning. Liriope and daylilies are other options, they don't get tall and fill in quickly. 

Bring beauty to your doorstep

Garden containers on your doorstep are a great way to add a burst of color and set the stage for the interior of the home. Add two glazed ceramic pots to each side of the door, each filled with spectacular foliage plants. Choose pots and plants that complement the colors and style of your house.

Prune the landscape

Prune back the entire landscape. Use a professional landscaper to trim back trees, plantings, and hedges to give your home and clean and polished look.

Remove anything that prospective buyers may see as work and maintenance such as vegetable gardens and above ground pools. Concentrate on adding paved paths, patios which can add value because they make life easier without costing much time or effort.

Make emotional connections with plants

Well-chosen plants turn a house into someone’s home. Fragrant roses, jasmines and herbs will perfume the entry make your house memorable to buyers. Avoid placing strong-smelling plants too close to the entry, as this can be off-putting to some.

Consider creating a connection to the best features of your property. Plant a groundcover of ornamental grasses to connect the yard to the beauty beyond. The bigger and nicer the plants, the bigger the impact.