Spring Blooms to Spruce up Curb Appeal

        With all this rain, it feels like spring is here. A certain famous groundhog also predicted an early end to winter. If you're selling your home, or just want to take advantage of the growing season, the time to plant is around the corner.

         The first part of planning is looking at your exterior's color. Depending on what it is, different colors will help contrast and compliment your home. If you need exterior maintenance, MDF can repair, power wash, completely re-paint, or send a painter for the day to touch up paint in certain areas before the For-Sale sign goes up. Color Psychology can play a role in the floral varieties you choose. For example, white flowers work better in senior communities because they symbolize a new beginning. Steer clear of overusing red, as it comes off like a warning sign. Blue is a trustworthy color that adds a grounding effect to a vibrant exterior, especially if it was just painted or power washed. Yellow offers an exciting touch to any yard.

         Now that you've decided on what colors you want to showcase; which varieties will bloom the best in Connecticut? Picking a few different blooming times will ensure that your garden doesn't look half dead before your first open house. Witch Hazel trees will add interest and fragrance to your yard after it blooms in March. Winter Jasmine will work if you're looking for a vine option that still smells heavenly. Forsythias, Lilacs, Azaleas, and Cherry trees will bloom earlier in spring and give great pops of pastel color. Magnolias will transition from late spring to early summer beautifully. Hydrangeas have multiple benefits; they come in the most radiant variety of colors while blooming from early summer to late fall. It also pairs marvelously with an older house as it has an "old-fashioned charm" to its appearance.

        If you're worried about the cold weather affecting your spring plans, the option to start seeds indoors always helps stability. If time gets away from you, Roses are a classic option that can be planted in the spring and have the benefit of blooming each year. Lilies and Marigolds will showcase their vibrant colors for longer into the season. Mix and match these suggestions for the best results! MDF's estimates are completely free. If you spend all this time in your garden and you still feel like something is missing, give us a call!