Posts with tag 'Garden'

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy the great outdoors, and what better way to do so than by creating a stylish and functional outdoor living space? Whether you're hosting backyard barbecues, enjoying quiet evenings with family, or preparing your home for the market, investing in your outdoor area can add significant value and appeal. Our real estate agents know just how much of a difference a well-designed space can make when it comes to summer enjoyment and boosting curb appeal.

Here are some expert tips and local insights to help you design the ultimate summer entertainment area right in your own backyard.

• Define Your Outdoor Zones
  

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After a long winter, our real estate agents are ready to welcome spring back to Southwest Illinois. With trees budding and spring wildflowers in bloom, this is one of the best times of year to throw on a light jacket and go for a walk in the great outdoors. 

If you're looking for places to see spring in full bloom in the Belleville area, then you're in luck. Head to one of our favorite local gardens and outdoor spaces to experience the bounty of blossoming flowers and trees in and around St. Clair County this season. 

• The Gardens at SIUE - 6 Arboretum Ln, Edwardsville, IL 62025
  One of the most spectacular botanical gardens in the...

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As winter fades and daylight lasts longer, February gives homeowners a chance to get ready for their spring gardens. Smart planning and starting seeds indoors can lead to bright flowers, green plants, and better-looking homes when spring comes. If you want to enjoy your garden for a long time or make your property more appealing to buyers, you should start now.

Plan Your Garden Layout

Before you start digging, think about what you want your garden to look like. February works well to plan garden beds, pick plants, and draw a layout. Think about:

• Focal Points: Figure out where you want eye-catching features, like flowering...

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Most gardeners have encountered at least one major pest problem over the years. For some, it's a constant battle to keep rabbits, ants, bugs, and other unwanted wildlife away from their prized plants. If you know your garden has a pest problem, now is the best time to work on the issue. Here are some of the tricks our real estate agents use to keep their gardens pest-free all season long. 

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Situating your garden in just the right spot is the first step to gardening success. You need to get several things right: sunlight, drainage, soil, and proximity to water. Don't forget it's a bit chilly here in Belleville, so be sure your garden is in a protected, sunny location.

Ready to talk about where gardens do best in Belleville homes for sale? Read on, and learn from the tips compiled by our real estate agents.

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