Well, Spring is busting out all over, to paraphrase the old song. Whether you’re trying to sell you property or just want it to look good for the neighbors, here are some great tips from Realtor, The Daily Real Estate News (Source: The Wall Street Journal, June Fletcher (04/03/2009)):

Staging a yard can give a home the all-important, buyer-pleasing curb appeal. Here are some suggestions that are both inexpensive and easy.

1. Make it green. Balancing the pH level and feeding the lawn lots of nutrients will give it a lush and healthy look.
2. Trim trees and shrubbery. Overgrown branches hide a home’s good looks.
3. Mulch everything. Mulch gives flowerbeds visual appeal.
4. Edge the beds. Edging makes everything look neat.
5. Powerwash the siding, sidewalks and patios. Power washing gets rid of all the winter grunge.
6. Plant annuals. Lots of geraniums, impatiens and petunias brighten up the look.
7. Plant a garden. If the Obama’s can do it, so can everyone else.
8. Hang a hammock. It suggests life is easy.

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