Cynthia Trapp
Licensed in MI & IN Managing Broker, Edwardsburg & Niles Offices
REALTOR®, RSPS, SRS, ABR, GRI
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Adding Color And Curb Appeal
Spring has FINALLY reached us here in Southwest Michigan! As you spend more time outside, are you contemplating any landscaping projects? If you're going to sell your home this year, putting some effort into your yard is a good investment. No matter how appealing your home is on the inside, if the yard looks unappealing, or worse, neglected, potential buyers may decide to not step one foot in the door.
A well-landscaped yard is a selling feature which can tip the scale in your favor if buyers are choosing between several homes. People are busy and they want a yard that's easy to maintain. You can provide this by planting flower beds with perennials, decorative grasses, and flowering bushes. These plants will provide color and texture year after year with minimal care.
SHRUBS
Ornamental shrubs are wonderful because one plant makes a big impact. Lilacs, hydrangea, butterfly bushes and hibiscus have colorful, eye-catching flowers and are attractive year-round. They are especially effective when planted as a stand-alone focal point.
FOR SUNNY SPOTS
Many flowers thrive in full or part sun, and the variety is endless. Easy care bul bs like tulips, hyacinths and daffodils welcome spring; summer-hardy favorites like black-eyed susans, lupines, coreopsis and gaillardia provide long-lasting color, and chrysanthemums brighten the dark days of autumn. Plant once and you can have a three-season rainbow in your yard.
FOR SHADY AREAS
The shadier spots in your yard don't have to be neglected. Colorful ferns, Lenten roses, astilbe and hostas do very well in areas that don't get much direct sun.
I encourage you to visit one of the many fantastic local nurseries in Southwest Michigan where you can find both beautiful plants and expert advice. Whether you are putting your house up for sale or settling into a new home of your own, there are endless possibilities for making your yard look amazing for years to come.
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