Simple Landscaping Tips to Help Sell Your Home
A home can be the perfect blend of classic, modern and cozy inside, however, without curb appeal, potential buyers will lose interest before they even step inside. A beautiful, well-kept lawn is one of the first things people will notice. The good news is that upgrading an existing lawn does not have to take months, and it does not need to cost a fortune. Here are a few simple upgrades to help increase the curb appeal of your home.
Declutter
Take a stroll around your lawn and pick up anything that does not belong. Take a wheelbarrow if you have a lot of branches, twigs or other debris. Pick up children’s toys and gardening tools. Put hoses away, or invest in an attractive roller.
Remove Weeds
If weeds have gained the upper hand, pulling is still the tried and true method for getting rid of weeds in a hurry. If simply pulling the weeds does not seem to the trick, you will need to attack them with a (safe) herbicide. Always use chemicals strategically and make sure to use the correct amount–different weeds require different treatment.
Overseed
Rake over brown spots to remove dead grass, then spread grass seed. For a more dramatic effect, aerate the soil before overseeding to help break up the soil and allow the nutrients to get to the root of the grass more efficiently.
Add a Pop of Color
Flower beds and container gardens are a great way to add a pop of color to your landscaping. Plant a few cheerful annuals such as geraniums, petunias or marigolds. Clean up an exterior furniture or give it a fresh coat of paint. Do not be afraid to use bright, bold colors.
Fertilize Properly
Nitrogen-rich fertilizer will green up your lawn quickly, make sure to use the right amount according to your soil and grass type. A little nitrogen is a good thing, but too much may damage your lawn. Limit this trick to once or twice a year. Be sure and water well immediately after applying any type of fertilizer.
Freshen up
Refresh any flower beds around your lawn by laying down a new think layer of mulch. The deep tones of fresh mulch will help compliment the more potent hues within the rest of the landscaping, making everything else pop. Fresh mulch is relatively inexpensive and doesn’t take too much time to apply yourself.
Tip: To freshen up your yard even more, you can also consider investing in an inexpensive edger to smooth out and even out the edges of your lawn. Doing this is a quick and easy way to make your landscaping look trim and neat.
Mow the Lawn
Yes, I said it – mow the lawn – it seems obvious right? But you might be surprised how often people forget about this tip. The reality is that taller grass stays green longer than shorter grass. Set your mower relatively high and take a little off the top every three to five days. Be sure the blade is sharp. A dull blade tears the grass and leaves ragged, brown edges.