April is without a doubt “right around the corner.” Intervals of warm weather and heavy rain let us know that spring has arrived. With this in mind, there are many ways to spruce up the exterior of the home for curb appeal, whether or not you’re selling your home. Here are five great ways to get your house ready for spring:
Clean up the yard – you may have winter toys, decorations, lights, or snowplowing machines that can now find a home for the warmer months.
Weed and plant – Weeding can be done now that the ground has thawed. Remember to weed any flowerbeds and walkways as well as clearing out any window baskets. Stopping by a local garden center or nursery will help you determine what is in season for early planting and preparation.
Trim bushes, hedges and trees – Freshening up the edges of bushes and hedges will help the growth of the plant and make it easier to trim in a few more weeks. Broken branches from trees can be dangerous; getting them out of the way earlier in the season will make life easier when you’re trying to enjoy the outdoors.
Clean out the garage – You’ll probably have some idea of what you will be using for the spring and summer. Clean out the garage, get rid of anything that has accumulated in the garage over the winter – it happens to the best of us.
Prepare outdoor appliances – Make sure weed-whackers, lawn mowers, power washers, grills, pool machinery, or any outdoor equipment is clean, rust free, and ready to use.
