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Low Maintenance Plants that Boost Curb Appeal

3/16/2017

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Spring has finally sprung! With temperatures rising into the 70's and 80's, now is the time to start planning your summer garden.

The past three years I have planted a variety of plants in containers with some successes and a few failures. I have realized that the green thumb I hoped for has still yet to develop.

​One of the reasons is that my summer schedule seems more hectic and I'm not home as much. Because of that I have been researching low-maintenance plants to plant this year to help boost curb appeal. If you're a lazy gardener, like me, here are a variety of resilient plants that will thrive with little care. 

Carissa Holly

Scientific Name: Ilex Cornuta
Size of Plant: 3-4' tall and 5-6' wide
Amount of Light Needed: Full sun to partial shade
This commonly used foundation bush is low maintenance and drought resistant. It's the perfect plant for the lazy gardener who wants a simple hedges to boost their curb appeal. In April to May it blooms small white flowers. 

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What Does Your Front Door Say About Your Personality?

8/16/2016

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The color of your front door is the first impression guests see before entering your home. Different colors will reflect the mood of your home. Let's explore what colors people psychologically associate with different emotions. 
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  • Yellow is the color most likely to evoke an emotional response from people. 
  • Most people relate the color to sunshine. 
  • The right shade of yellow creates a feeling of optimism and cheerfulness.
  • Guests will expect a warm, hospitable environment if your door is an inviting shade of yellow.
 "SOME PAINTERS TRANSFORM THE SUN INTO A YELLOW SPOT,
​OTHERS TRANSFORM A YELLOW SPOT INTO THE SUN."

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- Pablo Picasso

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  • Because orange falls in between yellow and red, it represents balance. 
  • It evokes emotional and physical responses. 
  • ​Fun fact: the color orange increases your appetite.  
"ORANGE IS THE HAPPIEST COLOR."
- Frank Sinatra

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  • Red creates a feeling of excitement and energy and it draws attention ​to your front door.
  • Guests will expect your house to be a fun, entertaining environment.
"RED IS THE FIRST COLOR OF SPRING. THE REAL COLOR OF REBIRTH. OF BEGINNING."
- Andie Condie

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