First impressions are important. Your home’s first impression can also be characterized by one phrase, “Curb Appeal”. Merriam-Webster defines curb appeal as the visual attractiveness of a house as seen from the street. It is an important factor when selling your home as potential buyers place great weight on what the exterior of the house looks like. It is true that you can’t always judge a book by the cover. However, buyers will oftentimes lose interest if the exterior of a home looks worn down, unkempt, or the plant material looks dead. This could be a reflection of the overall care that has been put into the home and deter potential buyers.
Even if you are not selling your home, curb appeal is still important for you, the owner! It is the first thing you see any time you return home. A clean and colorful yard can breed happiness in your life. There are several studies that depict how certain colors can actually affect your emotions. If you add colorful plants to the exterior of your home, you are naturally boosting the mood any time you return home. Your neighbors will appreciate the view as well and may even be inspired to make improvements on their property. A nice-looking neighborhood will also help to contribute to your home’s property value.
Does Your Lawn Have a Proper Drainage System?
Before you start making big plans to enhance your curb appeal, be sure you have a proper drainage system in place. If you notice water pooling in your yard after heavy rain, or patches of dead grass, that could be a sign you need to improve your drainage system.
There are different options to improve drainage, but it is dependent on your property’s layout. It may be best to contact a professional before moving forward with any projects to enhance your curb appeal. A professional will confirm if changes need to be made prior to moving forward with other projects. It could save you time, money and the aggravation of having to redo work because you did not consider a proper drainage system on the front end.
Selecting Plant Material
As mentioned above, selecting colorful plant material will help you to improve the curb appeal of your home. In a previous blog, we referenced a helpful website that will help you to determine what plants will grow best in your geographic area. There are several filtering options to help you find the perfect plants for your home. You can even search by colors! Click Here to explore that website and to get inspired by the planting possibilities!
Consider the Walkways
Sidewalks or walkways on your property are also worth considering. Cracked or uneven walkways are not only visually unappealing, they could create a danger to you, your family, or any visitors. A simple trip and fall could result in injury. That injury could result in a lawsuit. The best solution to avoid that headache is to maintain a safe and finished walkway. There are various types of walkways from which you can choose. Check out this completed project where Streamline Landscaping installed a new drain, plant material, and a paver walkway!
Landscaping Professionals = A Good Option
Depending on the work you plan to complete, calling a professional for insight is a good option. You can get feedback on what you can do to improve your curb appeal. Some jobs you as the homeowner can complete on your own. A good landscaper will be honest and confirm that with you instead of just trying to get your business. However, other jobs may require more effort and consideration, and you may save money in the long run by having it done right the first time!
Contact Streamline Landscaping today to discuss your future projects. We are ready for your call and happy to help you improve your Curb Appeal and Improve Your Property Value!