4 spring landscaping tips to boost your curb appeal 1. Keep the yard clean Homeowners should keep their front yards clean and trimmed from the time spring starts. The lawn should be mowed regularly to a short length, and all flowers, shrubs and trees should be trimmed or pruned for new growth. Its also important to remove any leftover debris like fallen leaves, branches or weeds to increase appeal. Professional lawn maintenance is also an option for between $330 and $520. 2. Plant young perennials Perennial flowers and shrubs share many of the same qualities as their annual brethren. What sets perennials apart as the better investment is that young ones last for more than two years, unlike annuals that need to be replaced ever year. Some varieties even handle harsh weather conditions better than many annuals. So why not make the long-term investment in case you dont sell this year but want to next year? 3. Edge the flower beds When flower beds only have dirt and then grass surrounding them, the dirt could spill onto the grass, or grass could grow into the beds. You can avoid this and help flower beds pop with landscape edging or curbing. Using bricks, stones or another material, you can edge the flower beds to organize the yard and make the beds stand out. You can also have landscape edging professionally installed for between $890 and $1,300, according to ImproveNet or between $1,200 and $1,600 according to HomeAdvisor. 4. Add more mulch Mulch is a crucial ingredient to help plants and grass grow through spring. If your soil is particularly dried out after the winter, you should install mulch so new and old plants will grow better. There are various types of organic mulch available, so be sure to get the right kind for your climate conditions. If you dont want to spend any time on landscaping but want that perfect front yard, you can hire a landscape professional to do all of these projects and more. Landscaping costs will vary by location, the scope of the project and how professionals charge for their time. For example, homeowners in Los Angeles reportedly pay between $5,300 and $7,600 on average, while residents in New York can expect to pay between $3,400 and $4,800 for the same service.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 07:33:24 +0000
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