Maximize Curb Appeal in Fall & Winter

Whether you are trying to sell your home or impress your family and friends during the holidays, keeping your exterior looking nice is a must. Although you might now be able to show off a lush garden or perfectly green lawn, there are certain things you can do in the Fall and Winter that will help create the curb appeal that you want.

Tips
  • The Lawn – Keep the lawn looking great by raking up any leaves and removing any garbage that gets accidentally blown in your yard.
  • The Landscaping – There is no sense in keeping around dead plants that won’t grow back, so make sure you pull those out when the cold starts to hit. You could plant a few winter flowers to take their place like honeysuckle, snowberry, winter jasmine and lambs ear.  Keep bushes and trees manicured and cut back.
  • Put Everything Away – To give your home that clean, streamlined look, make sure to put everything away—rakes, garbage bags, garden hose, etc.  
  • Add a Splash of Color – Color is a nice change during the cold winter months. A colorful wreath or a mailbox accent will make your home stand out. Colorful poinsettias and holly bushes are also a nice touch to a wintry exterior.
  • Safety Tips –Because it gets darker earlier in the winter, good lighting is important. Replace any burned out bulbs and make sure any sidewalks or walking paths are clear. Hanging walkway lights are a really beautiful touch.

Improving your curb appeal in the winter isn’t expensive, but it does take careful planning, a little creativity and a few hours of hard work!