Your front yard is the first feature of your home to greet both you and visitors. Upping your curb appeal will allow for more pleasant and practical use of the space, and also attract potential buyers. If your front yard is looking lackluster, consider these tips— including working with a fence contractor—for bringing it back to life. 

1. Install a Fence

A fence will create a boundary separating your property from outsiders, ensuring others don’t encroach on it and creating an oasis for you and loved ones to enjoy family time. It will also keep your furry friends from escaping and unwanted wildlife from wandering onto your property. 

Work with a fence contractor to select a material and style that matches your home and neighborhood to add decorative value. For example, a classic wood fence pairs nicely with a Colonial home. If you already have a fence, inspect it for possible repairs such as a paint job to spruce up your home’s curb appeal. 

2. Add Hardscape Features

Hardscaping contrasts nicely with the greenery in your yard, creating tidy and useful spaces. Take a look at your front pathway: is it safe, welcoming, and visually appealing? If not, a bit of concrete can go a long way. For example, concrete steps will survive shifting temperatures and provide a welcoming passage to your front door.

Alternatively, you might add other concrete features such as tables, benches, and custom decorative statues. Your front yard will reflect your personality and become uniquely hospitable for milder days spent outside.

3. Upgrade Your Garden

Including the right plants in your garden will add beauty, shade, and privacy. Evergreen shrubs will display a beautiful color all year round, and deciduous shrubs like the flame Amur maple will turn orange-red in the fall and grow up to 15 feet fall—giving you optimal coverage. 

Deciduous trees like the crabapple tree will be showstoppers in the spring when they blossom. Alternatively, if you’re looking for flowers to add color along your walkways and to flower beds, you might opt for black-eyed Susans or blue stars. 

Convert your front yard from drab to dazzling with Four Seasons Fence Co LLC in Kenai, AK. For over 15 years, these fence contractors have completed projects efficiently, leaving your property looking spotless and memorable. They offer fence repair and installation for a range of fence types including wood, electric, security, and ornamental. They also offer custom concrete work. For practical and visual upgrades to your yard, call their experienced team at (907) 776-5228. Go online to read more about their services.