The first thing a potential home buyer will see is the exterior of your home and your yard. First impressions are everything. You want to make sure your home has the ultimate curb appeal to draw in passersby.
As any seasoned do-it-yourselfer knows, there are projects you can take on yourself and ones better left for the professionals. Keep reading for all the best DIY landscaping tips for improving the curb appeal of your home.
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1. Plants Some Flowers
Flowers are an eye-catching accessory that makes a perfect addition to any yard, however, you want to make sure they make a long-lasting impression. Annual flowers bloom once a season and never bloom again. You should plant perennial flowers, which bloom in the spring, summer, or fall, lie dormant in winter, and bloom again every year (or every other year).
Creating flower beds can be as simple as creating a rock retaining wall along the front or side of your house and layering beautiful blooms, lining your walkway, or making a lust meadow of flowers and flowering shrubs. If you don’t have room in your yard, hanging flower boxes from your window is also a good choice.
2. Shed Some Light
Use accent lighting to light up the walkway, driveway, steps, and exterior of your home. This will show off the beautiful construction you have done and highlight the best features your property has to offer all times of the day and night.
If you use solar-powered LED lights, you won’t have to worry about replacing bulbs or hiding wires.
3. Keep It Clean
One major part of improving the curb appeal of your home is maintaining a neat outside appearance. This includes power washing the walkway, driveway, and the walls. You should also consider using an edger tool along the edges of your lawn when you mow the grass to give it a clean-cut look.
No matter how many flowers you plant or lights you place, a dirty home will discourage potential home buyers. For more advice on how to attract home buyers, check out these house selling tips.
4. Update Your Mailbox
The state of your mailbox is probably not the first thing you think of when you think about upgrading the exterior of your home, but it could do wonders for your curb appeal. Replacing or simply repainting your mailbox is a good place to start.
You want something that complements the color scheme and the style of your home without looking tacky.
Create Curb Appeal With These DIY Landscaping Tips
DIY landscaping is a perfect project to take up this summer to increase the value and attractiveness of your home. Remember, you only have one chance to make a first impression to home buyers: make that impression a good one.
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