Are you looking for inexpensive and simple ways to increase your curb appeal and wow your neighbors? If you’ve had dreams of making your house the prettiest on the street with a charming landscape, it’s not out of reach. So, what do you do? It’s important to make a good first impression, so let’s take a look at a few areas that might need some attention and explore some easy landscaping ideas
Give your lawn some love
If you have a lawn, it is important that you keep it in good shape in order to not detract from your property. Pay attention to how short and how often you’re cutting your grass and how often you’re watering. In lawn care, less is more and planning is essential. With the droughts we often face in the San Joaquin and Central Valley it’s important to have a strict watering schedule and avoid waste. Of course, our best tip here at Rainscape is to investigate artificial turf as a great alternative to a grass lawn.
Spruce up your entryway with some planters
Beautiful vibrant flowers always make us smile and they are very welcoming for guests. Adding planters to your entryway that will thrive in that location can add some visual appeal. Pay attention to how much sunlight the plants you choose need and be careful not to make the planters too heavy and hard to move.
Bring on the Mulch
Mulch is an easy preventative measure for weeds, and it has the bonus of creating an orderly and groomed appearance to your garden beds. A darker mulch can help your flowers, plants and walkways to pop.
Perennials will help you save money
Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving. Every year you’ll know what to expect and your investment will be well worth the extra maintenance they require. The color and texture that perennials add to your landscape is worth the effort.
Choose plants that work
Selecting the right plants for the look of your house and property is important for visual appeal. When planting, pay attention to proportion and scale. Sure, that bush may be adorable now, but in the future will it look dwarfed or misplaced next to your home? Think about growing patterns over time and focus on variety and complementing sizes and colors.
Light it up
Warm, bright light is welcoming and helps your guests to see your home and approach it safely at night. Small lanterns or pathway lights can highlight landscape features or guide guests on their journey.
Weed the walkway
That beautiful walkway will lose some of its luster if it’s overcrowded with unsightly weeds. Vinegar and boiling water will quickly rid your walkway of weeds, but prevention is always the best medicine. Take the time to add gravel or sand between the cracks of the walkway or add some polymeric sand.
Taking the time to spruce up your property with a few easy landscaping ideas and tips will increase your curb appeal and make your house the prettiest on the street. If you have any questions about how to improve your landscaping, we are happy to help.