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Curb Appeal Starts at the Curb

Getting your house in top shape is important when welcoming potential buyers inside. But you don’t want to forget about enticing buyers from the outside as well. Your yard is definitely part of the first impression and having it in tip-top condition can help set the tone of any visit. Unfortunately, summer’s scorching sun can often work against you. Here’s how you can keep your garden and yard looking healthy and beautiful even in the hottest months:

1. Keep watering. Set up a sprinkler in your yard and make sure your flowers and grass get water daily. You’ll save water — and plants — by only watering in the evenings or early mornings when the sun isn’t beating down.

2. Choose summer flowers. When planting your garden, always keep in mind the amount of sun and heat flowers might receive. With a little bit of TLC, your snapdragons and petunias will maintain their blooms throughout the summer.

3. Fertilize. When fertilizing summer blooming flowers, use a fertilizer high in phosphorus or use a “bloom booster” formula. This will help stimulate flowering throughout the summer, ensuring your garden will always look its best.

If all else fails, hire a local landscaping company or gardening center to plant a season of colorful flowers. While this is an additional cost, it’s worth it if it helps your house sell faster and at a higher price.

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