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As we kick off the fall season, we start to see lots of wonderful things happening around us. The temperatures cool down and give us a break from the harsh summer extremes we spent months sweating through. Holidays start popping up, blossoming our celebratory and gift-giving nature. We also start to see our neighbors start to take care of fall projects around the house, which might spark some of us to start doing the same.
These projects are important no matter what stage you are in during the home ownership process, whether buying, selling, getting ready to do either, if you have just moved in, or you are simply content with where you are. Fall projects are important for curb appeal and to maintain a sense of order and beauty around your property, earning you admiration and respect from neighbors and house guests.
That being said, what fall projects should you put at the top of your list? We put the efforts into two categories:
- Cleaning up your yard
- Revitalizing your yard
This article from Realtor.com states you should clean up your yard, protect areas that can be damaged by the upcoming winter season, and various activities for your plants and garden. We recommend reading it because it offers some great ideas and helps you prioritize all the weekend work you have ahead of yourself.
Clean Up Your Yard
Any solid effort, small or large, requires preparation. Cleaning up your yard should be your first step in reinvigorating your yard and preparing it for the fall. Rake any leaves, clean up debris, trim trees and bushes, and prune shrubs. Walk to your street and look at your house with a “new eye” and see any particular place you think could use a little effort.
Revitalize Your Yard
Now that your yard is all cleaned up, it’s time to get creative. Your home’s exterior is now like a blank canvas, and you, as homeowner, are the artist. What will you paint?
The single best idea is most likely to start in your garden. Mums are a great flower to plant in your fall garden. Other colors to keep in mind for anything decorative include our traditional fall colors like rust, brown, sage green and darker hues of yellow. Another great fall plant is the pansy.
Consider other festivities you may be participating in this season. If you will be celebrating Halloween by carving pumpkins and putting them on your porch, consider planting flowers that the pumpkin’s colors can complement.
Think about a theme you can place around your efforts. How about getting people into the holiday spirit? Add a wreath to your front door to help bring in the holidays. Lawn decorations can be fun, but don’t forget that with most things in life, less is more.
For additional home exterior ideas, you can take a look at our post from last May where we discussed ideas on improving your lawn and everything else outside of your home.
As you prepare your home for the fall season, start thinking about other ideas you have. If you think of something we missed, please share it with us in a comment by clicking “Leave a Comment” below. As summer wraps up, we wish you all a wonderful fall!
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