Using Flowers To Increase Curb Appeal


by Nigel Kerry - Date: 2007-03-27 - Word Count: 265 Share This!

"Curb Appeal" refers to the first impression your house gives to potential homebuyers and visitors as they get a first glimpse of your property. It is very important that your house impress potential buyers at first glance in order to move the sale process to the next level. No mater how beautiful your interiors, the buyer will likely move on to the next house on his list if he sees a drab, unattractive front porch when he enters your property.

One easy, inexpensive way of increasing your curb appeal is by planting flowers. Choose colorful flowers. Marigolds, pansies and snapdragons are colorful and relatively easy to grow. Alyssum and Inca lilies are also excellent options. With flowers like these, the result is almost immediate and there isn't a whole lot of waiting around for them to grow.

Place the snapdragons in the back as they tend to grow taller than the other plants. Then, plant the marigolds and spread out the alyssum among the other plants. This gives the whole look a rich and green feel.

You can plant flowers in the ground, but it is more advisable to go in for planter's boxes made of redwood. Planter's boxes are usually rectangular in shape and can be easily placed on your porch or patio for instant "curb appeal". Flower pots can also be used. You can find both planter's boxes and pots at your nearest Home Depot.

You can plant flowers directly in the ground as well, but then, they become part of the property and you won't be able to take them with you when you move.


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About the writer: Nigel Kerry is an American free lance writer born in Los Angeles, California. Kerry writes about Apply Credit Online and Online Credit Card Applications, as well as refinance mortgage loan.

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