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Item of Value Letter April 2024

Five Lawn Care Tips to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

If you’re planning to sell your home, chances are you’re busy decluttering, organizing and
updating the inside to make it picture perfect. But since buyers first see the front of the house
when viewing online photos and visiting, you’ll want to make a good first impression there, too.

Like a beautifully wrapped present, a front yard that is neat and welcoming will attract more
people who’ll want to see the inside.

Whether your plans include selling your home or just getting your yard ready for summer fun,
here are a few tips to do now to have it looking its best when warm weather arrives.

  1. Remove Lawn Debris. Clear away leaves, twigs or debris that may have accumulated over the
    winter.
  2. Fertilize: Apply a fertilizer that is formulated for spring to enrich the soil and help your lawn
    to grow faster, stronger and greener.
  3. Apply Weed Control: Spreading a pre-emergent weed control in late spring and applying
    consistent applications to your lawn will gradually eliminate weeds and build resistance to
    them.
  4. Trim and Prune: Remove dead or damaged branches from trees and shrubs to promote
    overall plant health and create a more attractive appearance. Here are a few tips for the best time to prune:
    • Summer blooming trees and shrubs should be pruned in early spring. (Examples:
    butterfly bush, rose of Sharon, crape myrtle, hibiscus, gardenia, rose, poplar, spruce,
    juniper, sumacs, arborvitae, juniper, holly and fruit trees such as apple).
    • Spring blooming trees and shrubs should be pruned after they finish blooming.
    (Examples: forsythia, lilac, azalea, rhododendron, mountain laurel, dogwood, birch, elm,
    walnut, and flowering cherry trees).
  5.  Mulch: Add a fresh layer of mulch around flower beds and trees to retain moisture, suppress
    weeds and give your yard a neat, polished look.

If you’re considering selling your home, I’ll be happy to provide you with tips on how to get your
home looking good inside and outside. Alternatively, if you’re planning to buy a home, I can help
you prepare so you’ll be ready to make a winning offer.

Best wishes for a happy April!

 

P. Dennis Connelly, GRI, CRS
410-456-8600 Mobile