You can increase your home’s value by as much as 7% with the right curb appeal. You may not give this a second thought if you’re not selling your home. But an attractive front yard doesn’t have to be for outsiders only.

Seventy-five percent of homeowners now enjoy their front yard garden after spending on upgrades. You can too!

You can recover almost 100% of the cost of landscaping and maintenance if you do decide to sell. So you win either way.

Your home should be your haven. Why not make it as comfortable and attractive as possible? Here are seven tips you can use to improve your front yard garden.

1. Rejuvenate Your Lawn

A faded lawn can make your home look old and neglected. The good news is that rejuvenation may simply entail treating it with nutrients.

The right lawn food can transform faded grass into a lush green hue. Maintain the look by mowing your lawn regularly. 

2. Consider Mulch or Pool Sand

Mulch contrasts well with the greenery of any lawn. However, over time it thins out so you’ll want to add a few inches of new mulch when this occurs. 

If you’re using rocks or stones as accents around your lawn, consider filling them with pool sand. You can also use it to fill any unsightly holes your dogs may have dug up. If you don’t have easy access to it, many garden centers provide pool sand delivery.

3. Power Wash Away Mold, Mildew, and Dirt

The results of power washing are often equal to a new coat of paint. Power washing your hardscapes can give them a fresh new look. This includes your driveway, pathways, decks, and patios.

4. Trim Your Shrubs and Trees

Shrubs and trees not only make your front yard look good, but they can also give you much-needed privacy. But it’s never a good look when they get out of hand.

Have them trimmed regularly. Remember, they shouldn’t hide your home but complement its facade.

5. Let Your Front Door Enhance Your Garden

Your porch, front door, and the exterior of your home are an extension of your front yard. You can have an amazing garden, but a faded exterior won’t do much for your curb appeal.

The latest trend is using your front door to provide an attractive contrast. If you’re not adventurous enough to use a daring color, a coat of neutral paint will still work wonders.

6. Spruce Up Your Windows

Like your front door, use your exterior windows to add life to your garden. Have them painted and add window boxes, if feasible.

7. Choose the Right Garden Flowers and Plants

The right garden flowers can beautify your front yard. The ones you choose should complement each other.

Your garden plants are also important. Choose ones that work well with your space and landscape.

Your Front Yard – The First Impression That Counts

Your front yard is the first thing that your visitors see. You should use it as a way to welcome them to your home. It can also be a space where you can relax and be one with nature.

There are only benefits to maintaining it. Once you’re ready to sell your home, it will go a long way to increasing its value. For more ways to spruce up your home, check out our Advice for Home Sellers under the menu tab – Home Sellers & Realtors.