Curb appeal is the attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street. Big factors of curb appeal include landscaping, the condition of paint or siding, and the maintenance of leaves and debris from the curbs and sidewalks surrounding your home. Maintaining curb appeal can increase value of your home and improve the overall appearance of the community. ***Before making any changes to your yard, please make sure all projects that require an Architectural and Modification Request (ARC) have had a request submitted and approved. Submit your request using the form at hoabutler.com.
Tip #1 - Spruce Up Your Shrubs
The easiest way to keep your shrubs looking good is with pruning. Trimming your shrubs not only keeps them looking neat but also provides better airflow and light to the inside areas of the shrub. Depending on the type of shrubs you have, pruning can promote fuller and more dense plants. Research the shrubs in your yard to make sure you are pruning during the correct season and cutting away the appropriate amount.
Tip #2 - Create Layered Garden Beds and Pots
Garden beds with dimension bring the best curb appeal to your yard. Try adding a mix of plants with different heights. Plant the tallest plants towards the back and the lower plants in the front. When selecting plants, look for ones that are low maintenance or bloom all season. Also consider adding plants with interesting textures and leaves to create more dimension.
To bring dimension to your potted plants, following the catchy phrase of planting thrillers, fillers, and spillers! A thriller is a tall plant with a strong statement whether its the structure or the color. A filler is used to fill the space between the thriller plant and the edge of the pot. Its goal is. to hide the dirt in the pot. Lastly the spiller is a plant that drapes or weeps over the edge of the pot.
Depending on the type of shrubs you have, pruning can promote fuller and more dense plants. Research the
shrubs in your yard to make sure you are pruning during the correct season and cutting away the appropriate amount.
Below is a small list that includes plants perfect for Georgia landscape:
Hydrangea
Encore Azalea
Loropetalum
Boxwood
Wax Leaf Ligustrum
August Beauty Gardenia
Kaleidoscope Abelia
Hummingbird Summersweet
Geranium
Petunia
Snapdragon
Daffodil
Impatient
Begonia
Big Blue Liriope (Monkey Grass)
Elephant Ear
Dogwood
Yoshino Cherry Tree
Tip #3 - Refresh Mulch and Rocks
Add contrast to your garden beds with a fresh layer of mulch or rocks. Benefits for using mulch include weed prevention, keeps the soil moist, and provides vital organic fertilizer to plants as it breaks down throughout the year!
Tip #4 - Illuminate Your Front Porch and Path
Creating a lit path to your home adds warmth and provides security. Instead of creating a runway-style path with solar lights, try a more natural lighting by hiding solar-powered spotlights into garden beds and strategically point them towards the walkway. You can also try uplighting parts of your home and yard such as focal point trees and shrubs.
Tip #5 - Refresh Outdoor Furniture
Add outdoor seating to your front porch or replace old furniture that cannot be repaired. If furniture is looking a bit dull, try adding a fresh coat of paint to bring it back to life.
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