| Spring is here and decorating is in the air. We all love | | | | garden bed edging along each side... putting small solar |
| putting out fresh new looks in our homes this time of | | | | walkway lights on each side... or planting colorful |
| year, but have you thought recently about the | | | | annual flowers such as petunias on each side. If you |
| outside? Often we're so busy decorating or | | | | don't already have a walkway and want to create |
| redecorating inside, we forget to do the same | | | | one, I think the prettiest are those made of stone. |
| outside as well. So here are a few quick and easy | | | | Add an extra decorative touch by making the |
| outdoor decorating tips that will help spruce up the | | | | walkway curve or wind a bit to your front door |
| curb appeal of your home: | | | | instead of leading straight there. |
| 1. Paint: You can paint the entire house and trim, or | | | | 4. Yard ornaments: These can be as simple as a small |
| simply touch up the trim alone... either way will make | | | | bird house, a pole mounted outdoor lantern light, or |
| a huge impact on how your home looks to the | | | | even a wheelbarrow with flowers. Putting a little |
| passing public. | | | | something extra in your yard defines you and your |
| 2. Porch or Patio: If you already have a porch or | | | | tastes, plus it gives your home a more unique |
| patio, simply putting new furniture out can make a | | | | personality that stands out from your neighbors. |
| wonderful difference in the presentation of your | | | | 5. Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes: Probably the most |
| home. Alternatively, you can simply buy new cushions | | | | popular way to spruce up a yard quickly is to simply |
| or covers for your existing patio furniture. Other | | | | put out some pretty plants, bushes, vines and |
| quick patio spruce ups can be as simple as putting | | | | flowers. Annuals are great for adding dashes of color |
| out a few flowering potted plants, adding gnomes or | | | | quickly, because you can usually buy them this time |
| statues, or putting a small water fountain into the | | | | of year in bloom. To get continuous color and |
| space. | | | | greenery, plant some perrenials too. Then once the |
| 3. Walkways: Having walkways outside your home | | | | annuals are starting to die out, you'll have something |
| add a cozy, homey and inviting feel to the overall | | | | to replace them. You'll also have the added joy of |
| outdoor presentation. Just a straight concrete | | | | seeing the perrenials sprout again for several years |
| walkway can be spruced up by putting a bit of | | | | to come. |