Even though a home is not all about how pleasant your property is to look at, and how many different types of flowers you showcase in your back garden at any one time, it is true to say that it pays to tend to the outside of your house.
With that being said, continue reading to learn how to make the outside of your home more attractive.
Pressure Wash Your Pathway
Gone are the days when you had to get outside with a mop, sponge, and a bucket of soapy water to clear away the dust, leaves, and other debris from your pathway and patio.
You could either invest in your own pressure washer or else ask to borrow a neighbour’s or friend’s, as the beauty of a pressure washer is that it will only take a few hours from start to finish, and you will be able to return it the same day. Just be sure to use the correct accessories for the pressure washer to maximise the results.
The Driveway
When running a hectic and bustling family home, as much as you may want to decorate the sides of your driveway with beautiful flowering plants and bushes, practicality is important.
A gravel driveway is an aesthetically pleasing and affordable option, with the added advantage being that you can maintain your gravel driveway simply. Additionally, any wanted, or unwanted, visitors will bring attention to themselves when walking on the gravel up to your front door. and you will be safe in the knowledge that you have chosen an eco-friendly option.
Plants & Flowers
When you close your eyes and picture the most idyllic outside of a house, you will no doubt have in mind a symmetrical building with potted plants on each side of the front door.
If your imagination is extra fancy, you may even be thinking of hanging baskets too. and in your effort to spruce up the exterior of your property, both are excellent ideas. Obviously, in winter, you will have empty hanging baskets due to the plants not flowering, so it certainly makes sense to plant evergreen ferns in the pots on either side of your door. Doing some research into the best kind of flowers for this venture will make maintenance easier in the longer term.
Smarten Fences & Gates
When you are looking at your home from afar, the fifth best piece of advice when it comes to creating substantially more kerb appeall is to check the guttering, fences, and your back gate, for signs of wear and tear.
Look into a high-quality, waterproof, and durable fence stain for your garden fences, both in the front and out the back of your property, and if you do have several fence panels falling away from the base, you may want to think about replacing that length of fence entirely. This is a quick way to improve the overall appearance of your property if upgrades or repairs are required.
