Landscaping Tips
...Clean-up:
The easiest to do & the most Cost Effective.
...Take a digital photo of each area of your yard
...Down-load them to your computer
...Enlarge to Full screen
...Study each area shown --CAREFULLY
a. you will soon see those items that need to change
b. decide, delegate, do / this should be YOUR game plan
FIX FENCES & GATES
If you have any type of fencing on the property
...This is the time to :
a. repaint any needed items
b. repair or replace any broken, rusted or damaged fixings
on fence proper & on any lock / closing / or handle on gate
c. gates need special attention- pay close attention to securing
the hinges, the actual handle or 'gate catch' & the Locks
d. remove weeds around fence area; trim plantings nearby
e. determine IF the Decorative fencing add or detracts
f. proper maintenance of fences CAN make for Good Neighbors
INCORPORATE HARDSCAPES
Using Bolder's, Stones, Rocks or Colored Sand in pathways or
gardens can extend your dollar investments.
a. replacing small patio stones with Larger 18" X 18" or
24" X 24" can dramatically alter the look.
FOUNTAINS --BENCHES -- STATUES.
Consider utilizing concrete / concrete-look Benches or Statues
placed within the landscaping.
a. avid the "cute" items in overall decor
b. use colored concrete or painted items SPARINGLY
c. a walkway or pebble path to and around them is good idea.
COLORFUL PLANTINGS IN GROUND OR PLANTERS
Everyone loves to see colorful plantings or flowers in the yard
Select one main color & possibly 2 additional ones
a. If you have a lot of evergreens, trees, or ground cover--
select planters in one of your chosen colors AND plant away.
b. if you are a involved gardener, plant seasonal bulbs, plants in
and around your yard--KEEP in MIND that some people look
upon massive gardens as "too much work involved" --THUS
perhaps losing them as Clients
.
Basic colors that work best with
Certain Style Home Construction
Black and White:
a.. Formal style Home; Center Front Door; Pillars; Front Porches
b. Grey, White, or Deep Red tones
c. Brick, Siding, or Painted Wood.
Browns, Red / Oranges, Beige:
a. Mediterranean, Spanish, Italinate Styles
b. Modern Built in shades of Brown
c. Brick, Stucco, some Siding styles
Blues used Carefully
a. Accents in shades of Blues work
b. Painted Wood, Brick & Siding
can carry well in Water areas
c. Choose the shade of Blue with great
care; there are some pleasant shades
of Grey-Blues
d. Leave the Aqua. Teal, Royal or ' Baby'
shades for the interior Accent colors.
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