The right landscaping can turn your home into a showplace, it is one of the best tools there is to make a good first impression on a prospective home buyer. It shows that your home is loved and cared for. The first place to start is learning what type of plants grow well in Onslow County, N C. You don't want to spend, money and time on plants that will not thrive. 1. Have the soil tested - it is a free service of the Onslow County, N C Extension service 2. Observe where and how the soil drain 3. Stand in your yard at different times of the day and see where and how much sun different areas receive. 4. Learn about the hardiness or climate zone - this determines types of plants that will survive in the areas temperatures. 5. Decide how much you can/want to spend and whether you'll do all the work or hire it done6. Make a sketch of what you want to do 7. Take the sketch to garden center and let the experts help you
If you are on a tight budget, you might consider making changes in steps. Some helpful hints that cost little or nothing:
- Clear away lawn art, toys & other clutter
- Edge beds & add fresh mulch
- Paint or seal terraces & replace rotted wood
- Add color--few pots of flowers in March is magic--red & white the most effectiveUse container plants to establish an entry, line a path, make garden
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