With beautiful Spring weather headed our way, Southern Maryland residents are thinking about enjoying Mother Nature in all her glory. It is now time to move from the sheltered indoor living of the cold winter months to the beautiful outside. You don't have to spend a bunch of money to spruce up your outdoor area, however. Here are a few ways to freshen up your outdoor spaces on a budget:
Mulch - This inexpensive protective soil covering helps keep moisture in place, reduces natural soil erosion, keeps weeds at bay and provides much-needed nutrients to your shrubs and flower beds. It can also bring a beautiful, rich color to your soil. Spread some over the soil in your flower beds and around trees or other shrubbery and add a nice natural rock border to create a more defined, professional look to your Southern Maryland home's landscaping.
Entryway - Set a welcoming tone for your Southern Maryland home by painting the front door. It can be Elizabeth Arden red or a simple neutral color. It's your choice. Consider changing out the doorknob. Add an interesting door knocker. A new welcome mat says "Come on in. All are welcome here."
Exterior Lighting - Brighten up your outdoor space with some decorative lighting. Replace older fixtures with newer ones. Add outdoor candles in the backyard for a nice ambiance and a way to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Solar lights are available inexpensively, get charged during the daytime and forego the need for extra wiring to power them up.
Concrete - Paint isn't just for the front door. Add some color to your concrete steps, driveway or even walkway by painting it. Your local garden center or hardware store should offer advice and colors for painting your concrete. You can be as decorative or subtle as you wish to be.
Mailbox - The often overlooked mailbox may get a little beat up. Replacing it with a new one or even painting the old one in an interesting color can make a huge difference.
Now that Spring has sprung in Southern Maryland, we're beginning to leave our homes to enjoy outdoor living again. Hopefully, these ideas to freshen up your outdoor spaces on a budget will help you make the most of your time outside. If you ever need help buying or selling a Southern Maryland home, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Bonnie Augostino, your Southern Maryland real estate specialist
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