Jennifer gives some great ideas to get you home ready for Spring. I know it doesn't feel much like spring as we cover the plants again tonight here in Spring TX but hopefully this will be it. Spring has to be on the way and these are great suggestions to get your home ready!
Spring is around the corner homeowners work on that curb appeal - The Yard
I know that with the snow and cold weather still here it is hard to think about spring. However, it is just around the corner and for homeowners planning to sell now is the time to start thinking about what you can do to achieve this.
Having good curb appeal is an important factor in getting prospective buyers into a house, and there is no better way to achieve this than by having a well groomed yard.
Here in Northern Dutchess NY we can get rather harsh winters. The wind and ice breaks the tree branches, the deer damage the plants, the salt used to melt the ice from the road gets into the lawn. Yes, there is much to be done if you plan to sell this spring.
Here are 12 things you can do to achieve that curb appeal.
1. I am sure gardening catalogs are now arriving in your mail box. Now is the time to check through these catalogs to get ideas as to what plants and flowers you might want to add to your landscaping.
2. Check to see when is the correct time to prune and trim various plants.
3. Pick up all the broken branches.
4. Rake lawn to remove leaves you missed during the fall and to get rid of thatching. It is important to use the correct tools.
5. Because of the damage done to the lawn during the winter you will need to fertilize, that is, if you failed to do so during the Fall. To achieve proper spring lawn care re-seeding might be necessary.
6. Check garden beds to see what might be needed. If you have a compost heap make sure to apply some of the rich humus soil to the garden
7. Check the walkways for broken brick or concrete pavers and do necessary repairs. Also consider how you will maintain weed control in these areas.
8. As soon as necessary keep the lawn well mowed.
9. Check porches and decks for repair. Painting is also a great way to give these areas a fresh look.
10. Add color to your garden. Make sure to plant a variety of flowers so you will have colors all year.
11. Power washing the house is a good idea since so much dirt and grime accumulate over the winter.
12. If you have gutters, clean them as there is nothing worse than seeing plants growing inside gutters.
Following all or some of these tips will help you to achieve the desired curb appeal and will entice a home-buyer to step inside your home. After all, a well kept landscape is a good indication of a well kept home. May you achieve your goal of selling your home this spring.
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Now all I have to do is have about 2 feet of snow melt and I can get after these projects.
This is a great list of tips. We have to get rid of snow here in NH !
I chuckle about plants growing out of the gutters. Seriously this is becoming more common!
Marchel...good re-blog if we see spring before winter approaches again...Cherise
Pansies do not freeze........... so if you must put in some flowers and worry about another freeze wiping them out, plant Pansies for now.
Jennifer lives not too far from me. I'd better pay attention to Spring. Actually, I have some overgrown flowering plants in my front yard, that I have to cut back and it has to be done before Spring.
Great reminder to reblog. As soon as our snow melts and it warms up some, we will be ready to work on that curb appeal.
TERRY and BONNY, We even had snow here the other day. That is unheard of especially as late as February.
JOAN, So I hope you did not get a fresh batch out of this last storm.
TREY, I often see little pine trees growing out of the gutters.
CHERISE, We had a couple of nice days and that was it winter was back. Typically our winter is mainly in January but this has not been a typical year.
MELISSA, I always like the way pansies look but have never tried my hand at growing them.
GAIL, It is always amazing to me that you can be in different states and close together. It takes almost a day just to get across our state.
IRENE, You would not believe how we look. The grass this year reminds me of living in Colorado.
We have some bushes and trees already blooming. I saw an early blooming peach tree yesterday. It was freezing the night before but this thing was in full bloom.
Nice "To Do List" for getting the yard back in shape. Even here in Florida the grass has been hit hard by this unusually cold winter!
It is nice to think of spring, even with snow on the ground. These are great tips. Thanks so much for taking the time to put the list together.
Very good ideas and tips for everyone, not just those that are wanting to sell their homes.
Marchel thanks for the re-blog.
I'm so glad I'm not marketing my home! I've had a lack of motivation for getting out in my yard and trying to get it looking as nice as it usually does. The harder than normal winter has killed a lot of things. I was out back a few days ago and emptied pot after pot of dead things. I'm afraid to replant until the weather settles down. . .It's been absolutely relentless this year.
Every one of my personal homes has been sold quickly because of the landscaping (being married to a landscape architect helps). People really underestimate the value of good softscape. Great advise.
Marchel,
you are always fill out your blogs with very good information, a great landscaping is a good factor ! :), staged is good one as well !
Snow last night, sunshine today...being a former Colorado gal, you remember that we call Spring, "mud season" in the mountains! Since I am a city girl, for now, I do get to plant in my pots earlier than my former homes, but it will still have to wait a bit! Nice post for re-blogging!