Improve Curb Appeal

Whether you have just moved in or are getting ready to sell, curb appeal is something every homeowner needs!   

EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE CURB APPEAL

1. Walk across the street and look at your overall landscape.
    
   1. Are shrubs trimmed neatly?  Windows and doors shouldn’t be overshadowed by overgrown bushes.
   2. Clear your entry, sidewalk, and plant beds of leaves and debris.
   3. Add a new layer of attractive mulch to all planting areas.
   4. Are there bare spots or weeds in the lawn?  Your local garden supplier can tell you the best way to remedy this problem.
   5. Hardscape (beyond shrubs, such as bird feeders or houses, simple water features, statuary) can add warmth and character to an otherwise drab terrain.
       
2. Make your front door more appealing with a fresh coat of paint or stain and new hardware. 
    
3. Speaking of hardware, install new light fixtures on both sides of your door and change your old, scratched house number plates with shiny new ones.
    
4. Consider shutters or awnings to dress up your windows.
    

DO’S & DON’TS ON WATERING YOUR LAWN

* DO water every 5-6 days during the warm season.

* DO water early in the morning.

* DO set sprinkler water spray close to the ground, not in high arcs.

* DO soak the area for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

* DON’T water during the heat of the day (you lose 1/3 of the water to evaporation).

* DON’T over-water as you will lose nutrients and encourage rot and disease.

* DON’T water too frequently, as it encourages shallow roots and weak grass.

* DON’T water at night, as it encourages disease.

Tom Vesolich
RE/MAX Allegiance
5641 Burke Centre Pkwy.
Burke, VA 22015