Container Gardening For 'Curb Appeal'

As a landscaper I often receive requests to landscape or clean up gardens for property owners who have made a decision to sell.

A well presented garden can add $$$s to the sale value of a property. However,in many instances the all important 'curb appeal' can be achieved without a major make-over.

For easy almost instant appeal you can use a selection of different sized planter boxes or elegant pots filled with your choice of flowering plants.You can find plants in flower most of the year, so your choice will be determined by the different seasons.

Large pots can also be used to add greenery to a dull area. Camelia's, Gardenias, Conifers, Palms are just a few of the huge range of plants that will grow happily in pots, although some will need to be placed in the ground at a later date.

Planter boxes are very attractive placed on balcony's, in a porch, under windows, or on a patio. Pots or planter's can be used to frame a doorway, steps, or accent the entry of a pathway. For a formal look, large bowl shaped pots filled with flowers and set on a pedestal make a beautiful 'statement'.

Dark purple and pale violet pansies planted with white and purple alyssum makes a beautiful display, but with the vast amount of flowering plants to choose from the selection of an exciting color combination is easy and fun.

Plant your planters or pots and enjoy the resulting lush and beautiful 'instant' flower bed. Keep moist (not wet) and feed every three weeks with a liquid fertilizer.Your plants will grow quickly and completely fill your planters and pots.

Adding color to your garden this way means that once your property has been sold you can take your instant gardens with you to your new home.

All the best and happy gardening

Margarete
www.antspantsgardening.com