Add Value to Your Home With Our Outdoor Spring Clean-up Guide

Add Value to Your Home With Our Outdoor Spring Clean-up Guide A property's overall outer appearance can make or break people's decision to purchase a home. Ensure the outside of your home is as nice as the inside with the following tips: Pick Up Remove fallen trees and other debris from the lawn, walkways, and borders. Sweep steps and porches of leaves and rubbish. Wash Away Dirt Use a pressure washer to clean dirt and debris off paths, driveways and the front of your home. Be careful not to damage any surfaces. Be careful that water doesn't get underneath or dislodge the siding. Touch Up the Driveway Add potted plants to welcome guests Patch or reseal minor cracks. Refresh Borders MULCH Add mulch to control weeds and give a finished look. Fork soil around plants. Add organic matter such as compost or manure to introduce air and nutrients into the soil. Spruce Up Windows Rub down any peeling windowsills and fill any gaps with an exterior filler. Replace any cracked panes. Paint windowsills with classic colours such as: white pale blue pale green cream Clean windows inside and out once all paint and stain is dry and cured. Spray with a garden hose to remove dirt Sponge with a small amount of vinegar and detergent diluted in warm water. Rinse. and cobwebs. On the inside, wash with a little dishwashing liquid diluted in water. After each stroke, wipe the squeegee with a lint-free rag. Use a squeegee to wipe away. Update the Front Door Paint the door if necessary. Choose a bold and striking colour to contrast your home, or stick to the same scheme as the rest of your exterior. deep blue bottle green black Polish, update, or add door furniture. 87 doorknob knocker house numbers Renew Light Fixtures Add new or replace outdated front door or garage light fixtures. For a fraction of the cost, remove current fixtures and spray paint. Brighten Up Fences and Boundaries Make sure gates and fences are well maintained and clean. If necessary, add a fresh coat of paint in a neutral colour. Add climbing plants to transform garden fences. Check in with a garden centre to find the right plants for the direction your fence faces. Manicure the Lawn Give the lawn a feed, weed, and moss treatment. Mow on a dry day and remove clippings for a neat look. Feeding the lawn can help prevent weeds and moss from establishing. Apply fertilisers when the soil is moist or when rain is expected. Plant Flower Pots Beware of tender annuals while there's still a chance for frost. Choose flowers like Marigold Ladybird Poppies Cosmos Chinese Primroses Pansies Forget-Me-Nots If you don't have a green thumb, consider purchasing ready-made pots or hanging baskets. From lawn care to door maintenance, small steps can create a picture perfect yard. squiresgardencentres.com hgtv.com athomemagazine.co.uk blog.zoopla.co.uk telegraph.co.uk lazysusanfurniture.co.uk Brought to you by: In partnership with: THE GRASS PEOPLE GHERGICH&Co. QUALIT Y IS SIHPLE