Window boxesand planters are classic choices for sprucing up porches andadding extra pizzazz to front walkways.
But there are other creative ways to use landscaping to increase curb appeal to your advantage.
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Plants like coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, andyarrowall grow well in pots, planters, and flower beds too!
Flowers like foxgloves, pineapple sage, and bee balm are quite colorful and theyre also highlyattractive to beesandhummingbirds.
Check to see what pollinator plants are native to your area to figure out what to plant.
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But edging can also protect plants, trees, and shrubs from the damage due to lawnmowers and weedwhackers.
Forautumn interest, try out plants with color-changing leaves, likeviburnums, blueberries, and dogwood.
Trailing plants, likecreeping Jennyand sweet potato vine, are particularly striking in window box arrangements.
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Plants with interesting leaves, unique growth habits, or flowers can be particularly attractive as specimen plants.
For instance, weeping beech trees are often grown asspecimen treesdue to their dark leaf color and cascading branches.
However, plants with interesting foliage should not be overlooked.
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Sometimes, these areas are owned by cities and towns and homeowners cant plant in them.
Once your arbor is in place, plant some vining plants nearby for extra color.
Of course, hand-pulling is always an option too and its even easier withweeding toolslike the hori-hori.
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Sow Scented Plants
Front gardens and planters can be more than just a treat for the eyes.
They can also reward our other senses, like our sense of smell.
Use Groundcovers
Weeds have a way of cropping up in any patch of empty soil.
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Many herbs are colorful and attractive enough to hold their own in window boxes and porch planters.
Some common edible plants to grow as ornamentals include tricolor sage, red shiso, andflowering chives.
Best of all, solar-powered lights dont use any electricity.
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Spread Compost
Most plants will grow and flower better with a regular software of fertilizer.
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