Add a Little Sparkle to Your Walkway

If our eyes are windows to the soul, our front lawns are windows to our house! Everything from the stone pathway to the strategically placed shrubbery indicates style—and it’s the first thing people see. No one wants a lacklustre lawn, which is why we’ve compiled a list of the best ways to spruce it up. The best part? It won’t cost you much either. 

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1. Nail Down the Basics

Lawn care includes some pretty basic maintenance every homeowner needs. It’s not always enough to just rake the leaves; you’ll need to ensure a pristine walkway, biweekly lawncutting, and the removal of any pesky weeds. You don’t need to add a water fountain out front for things to look prim and proper. 

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2. Add a Focal Point

Speaking of water fountains, everyone loves a good focal point! Now, if you don’t want mosquitoes on your legs or a hefty water bill, you can always focus on something like trees. Believe it or not, mature trees are often a huge selling point for buyers, so you’ll get a leg up on the market, too. 

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3. Invest in Seasonal Decor

Who doesn’t love a skeleton on the lawn (fake, of course!) or a cute wreath on the door? Seasonal decor can actually make your front lawn pop, especially if you don’t go overboard. Let those pumpkins or hanging flower pots speak for themselves!

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4. Grab Some Porch Seating

At the end of the day, there’s only so much you can do with your lawn. Once it’s freshly shorn and all those weeds are pulled, it’s time to invest in decorative elements. A little porch seating goes a long way; you’ll not only be comfortable, but a few chairs offer all sorts of buy appeal! 

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5. Maintain Flower Beds

If you have flower beds out front, they need proper care. That means fresh mulch and constant weed-pulling to ensure those buds pop through and catch people’s eyes. They’re more work than they seem! 

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