5 Landscape Upgrades to Add Instant Curb Appeal This Spring

5 Landscape Upgrades to Add Instant Curb Appeal This Spring

One of the most ideal seasons to update your landscaping and beautify your home is in the springtime. Many homes and landscapes are in need of a little TLC following winter, such as faded mulch, overgrown shrubs, messy bed lines, and outdated landscape elements.

 Fortunately, a couple easy and quick landscape upgrades can truly help give your property that finished look and add curb appeal going into the warmer months.

1. Professional Mulch Installation

Another one of the quickest ways to make your landscape beds look better is to have fresh mulch installed. New mulch provides a neat, finished look while also helping to prevent weeds from taking hold and retaining moisture throughout the landscaping season. A professional mulch install should also include: weed removal, bed edging, trimming and cleaning up your existing plants, and a pre-emergent application. Dark mulch instantly makes the plants in your beds pop!

2. Landscaping Renovation & New Planting

Many existing landscapes can become overgrown or maintenance-heavy over time. Now is an excellent time to remove tired shrubbery and install updated low-maintenance plants that look just right in your landscape beds. Some top choices for Indiana landscaping include: Hydrangeas, Boxwoods, Ornamental Grass, Hostas, and Evergreen privacy shrubs. A renovated landscape bed can literally transform the entire look of the front of your home.

3. Professional Bed Edging

One of the most underrated ways to enhance a landscape's appearance is with clean bed edging. Whether it's digging, creating a raised bed edge, or simply creating a straight cut. Defined bed edges between your lawn and landscape beds are what make everything look neat and well-maintained. Well-maintained edges will also keep your mulch in the beds.

4. Landscaping Lighting

Landscape lighting is a wonderful way to add a completely different dimension to the look of your home, as well as provide light and safety during nighttime hours. Lighting can accentuate trees, walkways, and landscape features to create the utmost appeal to your home's look. Upgrading a simple path light or adding a few uplights can dramatically alter your home's appeal.

5. Natural Stone & Boulder Features

 Natural stone and boulder accents are a way to give your landscaping dimension, texture, and a high-end feel. Boulder accents can be used around landscape beds, drainage areas, along pathways, entrances, and other unique areas. They add a natural, timeless look while also helping to secure areas of erosion.

Give Your Landscape That Added Punch This Spring

Now is the time to freshen up your landscaping. Whether it's with new mulch, plants, lighting, or a full landscaping overhaul. Updating the curb appeal of your home will increase its overall value and appearance. Holmes Lawn & Landscape would be glad to work with you and help make your home's landscape as beautiful as it can be!