Creating Curb Appeal

The area I live in has a monthly newsletter. I put in a little "blurb" about sharing bulbs and plants with each other (when you thin them out). Amazing! The things we exchange and receive. Hope you find the Free Landscaping Ideas Blog beneficial.

Happy Gardening,

The Free Landscaping Ideas Blog

• Make a plan that includes a schedule of tasks and rough sketches of your design to help you determine what items you need. For assistance, consult with an expert at a local gardening store or home improvement retailer.
• Plan the project in phases and purchase products as money is available. The phased-in plan also helps you avoid the interest and fees associated with home-improvement loans or credit card purchases.
• Don't sacrifice quality. Ask the staff at local specialty shops for recommendations about the best products available. If you are inexperienced with landscaping, consider spending a little extra for professional assistance.
• Carefully inspect plants for diseases and insect problems, especially if you didn't purchase them from a nursery. Diseases and pests can spread to other plants. Also ask the gardening retailer if they offer warranties on their plants.
• If you plan ahead, you can take advantage of off-season prices. For example, buy lumber in the winter when it is cheaper and store it until you are ready to use it. Shop for trees, shrubs, perrennials, mulch and soil late in the season when prices go down.
• Purchase products online or from catalogs, or join a gardening club, which may offer discount prices as well as helpful advise.

WORK WITH A CRS AGENT
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most emotional decisions you will ever make. So it's important to work with someone who can provide sound advice and steady, guiding hand when you need it.

That's why a CRS agent is the best person for the job.

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Why work with anyone else when you can work with a CRS?