Thursday, May 30, 2013

A Home's Curb Appeal Value in Bryan-College Station


Curb appeal, in Bryan College Station, Texas, is important. Not only does it draw potential home buyers to your home if and when you put it up for sale, it also adds character to the front yard. The front yard is just as important to the back yard. If you do not have a lot of time to maintain a lush landscape, use simple techniques to enhance and wake up a bland facade.

Use shrubbery that is easy to maintain and works with the climate in this part of Texas. Bushes with waxy leaves and evergreen shrubs well. Ornamental grasses also work well and should be near the outside perimeters of your landscaping closest to the house. The shrubs should be planted in front of ornamental grasses. Other shrubs that work well include butterfly bushes and lavender. Lavender grows tall and reseeds itself, so one per side is sufficient.

Do not use too many colors and always try to match the colors of your plants to complement the color of your home. Another idea to help the curb appeal of your home is to paint the entry door a more bold color, while still matching the color scheme of the home. Use house numbers that are easy to see from the street and contrast in color from the color of the house. Also, consider painting your cement or wood steps. It adds some drama to the entrance.

In some cases, less is more. You can still make a statement without having to spend thousands and plant hundreds of plants. If you prefer to not use mulch, pea gravel is just fine. There are colored gravels available that look similar to mulch. It is also safer, since mulch can catch on fire if it gets too dry.

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