Positive Real Estate Professionals

The first thing to do upon arriving at home with all you healthy, fragrant, and beautiful selections is to place the tender young plants in a shaded area or begin setting them, pots and all, where you marked with your spray paint; do not leave them in your hot SUV or car! There are two ways to go about setting your plants out, either all at once or in manageable sections; either way you choose you will be able to stand back and get a view of the yard/garden before a single plant is in the ground. When you are happy with the placement of the plants it is time to dig! Read More

Piling into your pick-up or SUV you should definitely be proud of what you have accomplished so far! Take a moment to reflect on how you chose your style and designed it perfectly! Remember the initial confusion, then ultimate satisfaction in picking up just the right tools for your project! And what about that beautiful yard art that will add the perfect amount of serenity or whimsy to your space! Pat yourself on the back for preparing your site with soil, landscape fabric, and spray paint marking where all those vibrant plants will go! All this you have already done! So yes, take a moment to reflect on where you started and how far you have come! Satisfaction creeping into your smile and pride filling your soul! Now the fun really begins! Read More

Now that you have recovered from the cost of materials and arrived back at your home, it is time to use that spray paint. With plans in hand, paint directly on the ground the design you have decided upon for your yard/garden. There is no need to spray paint plant placement yet, only borders between beds and lawn. I would recommend checking your markings against your plans often. To save yourself potential angst, keep in mind that nature doesn’t conform to the designs of man so there will be some variations from your design. Some of the best parts of a yard/garden are the surprises mother nature throws our way! If you are doing a lawn only, you do not have to do any of this but the next step applies to both lawns and gardens. Read More

After having taken note of many landscaping styles that you have seen throughout your neighborhood, in books, and on the internet you have settled on a design or combination of designs that suits you. With your designs in hand and plant research done, you are now ready for the next step! Call your local utilities to have them mark any lines that may be buried on your property. It is safer and cheaper to do this than risk your safety and pay potentially huge repair bills. Now, it is time to go to your favorite local nursery, home improvement store, wholesale club, or supercenter to get some essential landscaping materials! Before you go, make a list of what you need. Trust me, you’ll thank me later! Here is a sample list: Read More

As many people elect to make improvements to their current home, curb appeal is a very popular subject these days. From a good pressure washing to updating lighting, increasing your curb appeal is one of the best ways to get the biggest return on your investment. There is a lot written on the internet, in newspapers, and magazines about ways to increase your home’s curb appeal. There are entire television shows dedicated to curb appeal. In the following series of articles, I am going to look at ways to increase your yard’s curb appeal. Read More