Whether you are purchasing or selling a home, refreshing your house for spring can be one of the best mood boosters to start off the warmer months! Check out 5 of the best tips below to boost your curb appeal for spring.
Remove Weeds
One of the first things you want to do when freshening up your yard is to remove the weeds from your yard and flowerbeds. These stubborn plants are usually the first to pop up in spring and the least desirable. If you want to pick out the weeds by hand, use a pair of thick gloves and try to pull up the whole plant with the roots attached to ensure no regrowth happens. Another option for weed control is to use a weed spray. There are many options for these sprays, including natural, organic, pet, and kid-friendly.
Mulch Your Flowerbeds
Now that your weeds are gone, add some mulch! Spreading a fresh layer of mulch in your flower beds and around your trees instantly improves the look of your yard. Not only does it look great, but mulch reduces the amount of water that evaporates from your soil. This reduces the need to water your plants. You can find mulch in a variety of colors, materials, sizes, and shapes at your local hardware store or plant nursery.
Trim Your Trees
Trees are a beautiful landscape feature but sometimes they need regular maintenance to stay that way. Trimming dead branches off your trees and shrubs also keeps them healthy. Use garden shears for smaller stems and loppers or a chainsaw for larger branches. Bonus tip: research the tree or shrub that you want to manicure. Usually, there is a right and wrong way to trim each plant for optimal growth and beauty.
Add Some Annuals
Flowers make us happy! To freshen up your yard this season, why not add some beautiful annual flowers to any spaces you may have in your flower bed? Annuals can also look great when planted in pots on your front porch. Here is a link to a list of colorful annuals for spring
Pressure Wash
You might be surprised at how much dirt and grime can build up on our houses, sidewalks, and driveways over the fall and winter. If you have access to one, use a pressure washer to clean your outdoor surfaces for a fresh and clean look. Remember to make sure you use the correct pressure for the surface. For example, siding on a house might not be able to tolerate the same pressure that a sidewalk might.
