Yesterday’s curb appeal tip was to clean the exterior of your home. Now that the scrubbing is done, it’s time to venture back out into the street to look at your house again. What is the condition of your trees and shrubs? Most of us are pretty attentive to our lawns; however, during the busy summer months, it’s easy to let trees and bushes go by the wayside. However, keeping your shrubbery trimmed regularly is an important part of maintaining your home’s curb appeal, so it isn’t a task you want to neglect.
Trees and bushes should always be trimmed in accordance with the type of plant. If you’re unsure how to trim a particular tree or shrub, go to your local library and consult a gardening book. Most plants need to be trimmed back to a certain height or shape at a specific time of year. Not following these guidelines can be very hard on the plant, and in extreme cases, may kill it.
When trimming bushes, picking up the debris is half the job. Of course, manually bending over and picking up all the branches and leaves is an option, though this is hard on the back and knees. Another option might be to run your lawn mower with bagger attached over the area. Electric or gas powered blowers can do a good job of rounding up all the debris into one area, too. There are also many different types of lawn cleanup and leaf bagging tools available that can make the job easier, too.
When trimming bushes and trees, you should also remember to use a weed trimmer or edger to clean up the lines along sidewalks, fences, and landscape edgers. All these little things add up and make a big difference in your home’s curb appeal to visitors, neighbors, or potential buyers.
