Four Easy Curb Appeal Projects

You may know your yard has some super curb appeal potential, but where to begin?

Ways to ad curb appeal

Add or Replace a Few Basics Like:

  • Add a small winding walkway
  • Add a couple of stone planters (6 feet by 2 feet)
  • Add a few flowering shrubs or bushes
  • Add a small deciduous tree or two
  • Add quality mulch to any gardens
Take Care of Your Trees
Dead or dying trees definitely hurt your homes curb appeal, if you remove any dead trees and take care of your healthy ones you wont be wasting time.

Build a Small Deck or Patio
If you’re spending nice days admiring the great outdoors from indoors, it’s time for a change to get you outside and finally build that deck or patio you’ve dreamed of. It adds to your home curb appeal and gives you a great place to have a BBQ on those sunny evenings.

Spend Time Keeping up Your Lawn
Lawn maintenance is simple but does take time and you may be wondering what lawn maintenence actually means. Below are a few basics to get your lawn care started.
  • Fertilize
  • Aerate
  • Weed
  • Rake
  • Keep your lawn mowed

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