Increase Curb Appeal To Sell Your House

Those gardeners looking to sell their houses have a big advantage over the rest of the market. We know how to make plants grow and thrive. And nothing says, "Welcome," more than a well-groomed front yard.

According to realtors curb appeal is the first view buyers see when they drive by your house or arrive for a showing. Most buyers decide yes or no on a house based on their first impression.

So here's some ways to make your house's curb appeal outstanding. If you need help, either hire a company or one of the neighbor kids (with guidance) to help.

Make your front entry outstanding.

Add some flowers in pots (use some from your container garden) or buy some fresh annuals and place in a basket or pot along the door side.
Paint the front door
Add a new welcome mat

Trim the shrubs and lawn.

Gently trim the shrubs. This is to get rid of the wooley look, not to take it back to the roots.
Mow and edge the lawn.
If it's fall, rake the leaves. Winter shovel the snow.

Mulch the beds, especially in the front of the house. An inch or so of mulch can make the front beds spiff up quickly.

Sit in your car and take a look at your house as you drive by. Stop in front of the house and notice what stands out. Your front door should be inviting people to come in and buy. As a gardener you have the expertise to showcase your house as you get ready for your next garden.

All in a gardener's day,