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First impressions mean everything, whether you meet someone or look at a house.

Curb appeal reflects the balance of your personal style with that of the neighborhood and landscaping is the best place to start.

Guests and possible home buyers usually scrutinize the front yard as a reflection of the home and the people who live there. No formula will guarantee success but informed choices and an understanding of landscaping principles will create a solid, executable plan.

Starting with a site evaluation will give you have an understanding of what’s already around your house. The architectural style or character of your house should be considered.

Curb appeal, which is how the house looks from the street, is what people want from a landscape design the most. The appearance of the front yard makes both the value of the property and the owner’s ego soar.

If done right, the front yard will be attractive during the entire year for each season. The yard will benefit from unity, balance and interest throughout the year.

Unity ensures that all of the design elements work together in harmony. The plants must complement each other, look good in groups and must be placed strategically.

Balance is achieved when trees, shrubs and decorative elements are dispersed evenly throughout the landscape. The curb appeal suffers because the perception is that things are out of order.

Interest creates a focal point, often the entry to the home for the front yard. The importance of the door can be reinforced with carefully selected and placed plants along the path to the front door.

Strong curb appeal can welcome visitors and potential homebuyers and create a visually healthy environment. To let the pros help, be sure to contact Embark Tree and Landscaping Services at 713-462-3261 or fill out this form to request a visit.