{"id":8523,"date":"2018-03-25T10:10:20","date_gmt":"2018-03-25T17:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=8523"},"modified":"2018-03-23T09:19:31","modified_gmt":"2018-03-23T16:19:31","slug":"simple-landscaping-upgrades-to-attract-prospective-buyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/03\/simple-landscaping-upgrades-to-attract-prospective-buyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Landscaping Upgrades to Attract Prospective Buyers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are a few simple upgrades to help boost your curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A home can be modern and cozy inside, but without curb appeal, potential buyers will lose interest before they step inside. An attractive, well-kept lawn is one of the first things people will notice. The good news is that upgrading an existing lawn doesn\u2019t have to take months, and it doesn\u2019t need to cost a fortune. Here are a few simple upgrades to help boost your curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Remove Weeds<\/strong><br \/>\nIf weeds have gained the upper hand, pulling is still the tried and true method for getting rid of weeds in a hurry. If the act of pulling the weeds won\u2019t do the trick, you\u2019ll need to attack them with an herbicide. Always use chemicals strategically and make sure to use the correct amount\u2013different weeds require different treatment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Declutter<\/strong><br \/>\nTake a stroll around your lawn and pick up anything that doesn\u2019t belong. Take a wheelbarrow if you have a lot of branches, twigs or other debris. Pick up children\u2019s toys and gardening tools. Put hoses away, or invest in an attractive roller.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Overseed<\/strong><br \/>\nRake over brown spots to remove dead grass, then spread grass seed. For a more enhanced effect, aerate the soil before overseeding to help break up the soil and allow nutrients to get to the root of the grass more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mow<\/strong><br \/>\nTaller grass stays green longer than short grass. Set your mower relatively high and take a little off the top every three to five days. Be sure the blade is sharp. A dull blade tears the grass and leaves ragged, brown edges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Fertilize<\/strong><br \/>\nNitrogen-rich fertilizer will green up your lawn quickly, make sure to use the right amount according to your soil and grass type. A little nitrogen is a good thing, but too much may damage your lawn. Limit this trick to once or twice a year. Be sure and water well immediately after applying any type of fertilizer.<br \/>\nIron is also helpful in turning a drab grass into a lush and healthy green lawn. Mineral supplements can be inexpensive and can be found at your local garden center or nursery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Freshen up<\/strong><br \/>\nRefresh any flower beds around your lawn by laying down a new think layer of mulch. The deep tones of fresh mulch will help compliment the more potent hues within the rest of the landscaping, making everything else pop. Fresh mulch is relatively inexpensive and doesn\u2019t take too much time to apply yourself.<br \/>\nYou can also consider investing in an inexpensive edger to smooth out and even out the edges of your lawn. This is a quick and easy way to make your landscaping look trim and neat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Add color<\/strong><br \/>\nFlower beds and container gardens are a great way to add a pop of color into your landscaping. Plant a few cheerful annuals such as geraniums, petunias or marigolds. Clean up an exterior furniture or give it a fresh coat of paint. Don\u2019t be afraid to use bright, bold colors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbanker.com\/blog\/simple-landscaping-upgrades-to-attract-prospective-buyers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simple Landscaping Upgrades to Attract Prospective Buyers<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few simple upgrades to help boost your curb appeal. 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