Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Tips for Brightening Winter Curb Appeal


Nothing kills curb appeal like a drab and dreary winter. Since good landscaping can add up to 28% to the value of your home, try these ways to resuscitate your yard during the deadest part of the year.




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Front Yard Water Feature
What: Waterfalls, ponds, and fountains are landscaping upgrades that keep running in winter.
Why: Moving water is an attention-getter when everything else is hushed and motionless.
How: Above freezing: Cut back water plants; clear debris; run the pond pump all winter. Below freezing: Keep fish alive by installing an aerator ($150) and floating de-icer ($21-$40); keep fountains running with a heater ($66).
Cost: A 6-foot-by-8-foot liner pond: $2,500-$3,500.

Image: Larry Bourgeois
Image: Larry Bourgeois


Read more: http://www.houselogic.com/photos/landscaping-gardening/curb-appeal-tips-for-winter/slide/front-yard-water-feature/#ixzz2nq7R7BfY
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