If you’re trying to sell Indio real estate or homes in another area of the desert cities, you probably already understand the importance of staging the home for viewings and open houses. But are you aware of how important the landscaping is as well? The exterior of the property is the first thing potential buyers will see and can be enough to send them running in a different direction if your lawn is overgrown or your yard looks like a storage area.
As autumn approaches, you may not be thinking about your lawn too much, even when you own an equestrian home or similar property. Hopefully, you’re keeping things manicured and pruned, but it’s also a good time to look forward. If you’re just now thinking about listing your house, it’s the perfect time to prepare your lawn for upcoming months. Here are a few tips for getting your lawn in shape and boosting the appeal of your Indio real estate property.
Continue mowing regularly. Even though grass grows slower in the fall, it doesn’t mean you can slow down on moving and watering it. Your lawn is absorbing energy and nutrients to prepare for the winter. Continue mowing and watering it, though it’s best to set the blade of the lawnmower mower to its lowest setting the last few times you mow it this year to allow more sunlight to reach the crown—this will reduce brown leaves and help set you up for a lush lawn in the spring.
Aerate. Water, fertilize and oxygen need to reach the roots of your grass for it to be healthy and fertile. Aerating the lawn during autumn will help your lawn get what it needs to grow. Either hire a professional landscaper to aerate it—especially if you own a larger property such as an equestrian home—or rent a gas powered aerator and do it yourself.
Rake your leaves consistently. While few people enjoy this chore, it’s an integral one when it comes to your landscape. Rake them as soon as possible so that the leaves don’t suffocate the grass and breed diseases. Plus, you don’t want potential buyers to be overwhelmed by the sight of a giant pile of leaves when they first arrive or have to wade through them to get to the door of the house.
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