Four simple steps to amping up your curb appeal

You don’t need to invest a ton of time to make a big difference.

July 2, 2020 1:37 p.m. EST

Amping up your curb appeal doesn't have to be an expensive or time-consuming project. A few easy fixes that you can do yourself will help bring your outdoor space back to its former glory. Follow these simple steps from Owen Reeves.

Clean

A huge part of curb appeal is about having a clean space. Edging garden beds, mowing the lawn properly, pulling weeds, trimming/pruning the bushes & shrubs, laying mulch (reduce maintenance and refresh).

A huge part of curb appeal is about having a clean space.
Lawn care
weeding gardens beds
edging garden beds
pruning overgrown shrubs and trees
pressure washing of exterior siding
walkways

Reuse

Whenever I assess a makeover I look at what can we reuse. Everyone has something that they can clean, update or reuse. Christine had an existing walkway with nice flagstone – but overtime with frost and moisture the stones shifted and it needed to be reinstalled the right way. Perennials can be reused. We just moved them into another area.

Transplant existing perennials/shrubs
plant containers
lift, clean and reposition landscape rocks

Replace Old Fixtures

Replace outdated light fixtures and be sure to use outdoor LED bulbs which use less energy. Also look at replacing the following items if any are looking dated or weathered.