LOOKING GOOD!
Our houses can't go to the gym to get a quick workout
Or hike
or run
and they can't trim their own shrubs
So when it comes to getting in shape
looking good
and creating a beautiful curbside look at your home
Create a warm welcome with plants
nothing welcomes as beautifully as flowers
even when there is no front 'yard', a garden can come in the form of flower filled pots placed on the front steps...
a front porch
or a city staircase
and if there is a front yard make sure it is well kept and tended,
a beautiful landscape creates instant curb appeal
a beautiful landscape creates instant curb appeal
a front porch and a curving path beckon you to visit
there are dozens of ways to create curb appeal...
so if your home is crying for a little TLC, step back and take a look
or better yet, take a picture from the street and look at it with a critical eye
ask yourself - if you were house shopping, would it appeal to you?
is there a pleasant place to relax nearby, inviting guests to sit a spell?
is there a welcoming pathway to the door?
is the landscape in good balance - not too small or minimal?
and not overgrown?
does it have charm and beauty?
at all times of the day
or night?
do you have a focal point. . ?
if you find your home lacking, take some notes and make some changes
it can be as simple as adding a few well planted pots
So glad we've reconnected, Claudine. My projects look pretty amateur next to the rest, but they've made us happy and I can't wait to do more planting, coaxing and nurturing in our garden.
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