Increasing the curb appeal of a home can improve the value and make it more enjoyable for the owner. For many, landscaping can offer that extra boost to make a house feel like a home. Here are four landscaping options to consider for your property.

How to Add Curb Appeal With Landscaping

1. Promote Privacy

You don’t have to build a fence to create privacy. Instead, plant some trees and/or shrubs around the perimeter of the lot to prevent people from seeing in. These natural barriers will block sounds, like local roadways, and provide shade. Evergreens can make the best plants for blocking out noise since they provide year round noise reduction. 

2. Perform Edging

Nothing looks crisp and clean like a yard that has been edged. Edging is designed to create a separation between different types of plants, primarily grass and planting beds. This simple change doesn’t take long and can make a yard look much more purposeful and put together.

3. Feed the Lawn

Getting those nasty weeds out and turning the grass to a plush green can make a world of difference. There are many different products out there that makes this process very easy on homeowners. Weed and feed products are recommended to clear out things like dandelions and clover while feeding your lawn to build strong roots to crowd out future weeds. Timing is everything with these products make sure to do your research. Also, make sure you are adjusting your cutting height to the time of the year. When it’s a cool climate your blade should be adjusted lower to allow more sunlight to reach the crowns of the grass. During the heat of the summer raise the blade to 2 or more inches. Lastly, water water water. The best time to water is early morning so the lawn has time to dry out before nightfall. General rule, lawns require 1-2 inches of water per week whether it comes from you or mother nature. 

4. Update the Lighting

Lighting can play a key role in landscaping by adding interesting focal features during the day and increasing safety at night. Install lights along walkways and at the front entryway to make people feel welcome. There is a variety of different styles and finishes to find the perfect look to fit your outside space. 

Homeowners interested in increasing their curb appeal through landscaping should call JK Landscape Construction in Wright County, MN. The experienced team has been beautifying local homes and businesses for over a decade. Call the Clearwater-area company at (320) 558-4445 or visit the website for information on their services.