With the seasons shifting and the weather changing, now is the perfect time to give your home’s curb appeal a little boost.  The cooler temperatures make it an ideal time for working outside.  Here are some great ideas for sprucing up your home’s exterior while enjoying these glorious fall days.

Plant a Tree

If you’ve been wondering how to easily add value to your home, why not consider planting a tree?  If your yard has room for a tree, fall is the ideal time to plant it.  Right now trees are in their dormant state, which makes taking one home from the garden center and transplanting it into your yard much less stressful on the tree.
Spend some time considering just what kind of tree will work best in the space you have.  Take into account how tall the tree will grow and how much room it will need for its roots once it has reached maturity.  Evaluate how much space you can give the tree and what attributes you would like, and then ask at your local garden center for their recommendations on the perfect tree for your yard.  Taking time to choose your tree carefully will help to ensure you won’t have problems down the road and face a costly and disruptive removal.

Paint Your Home

Fall is a great time to paint your home.  You won’t have the hot temperatures of summer to contend with, which will make the job easier.  If you don’t want the expense of time and money to repaint the entire exterior, consider repainting shutters, trim and doors.  This will give your home a fresh look with much less time, money, and effort.

Decorate the Yard

Autumnal decorations can add a touch of whimsy to your yard, and are the easiest way to add fall curb appeal.  You can add a pretty, fall-colored wreath to your door, or place a scarecrow in your flower bed.  Pumpkins put on the porch and lining your front walk finish off the look.

Plant Fall Favorites

Fall is planting season in many areas.  It’s a great time to add new plants as the soil is still warm from summer and roots will have time to establish before spring’s new growth.  Add plants in colors that complement your fall landscape, such as mums and sedums.  A quick and easy way to add fall color is to simply add a few pots of plants and flowers on your front porch.

Clean Your Gutters

Since many trees lose their leaves in fall, now is the time to be vigilant about cleaning your gutters.  Clean gutters boost your home’s appearance and help to make sure water drains properly away from the house.  It’s a good idea to get to this chore before the weather turns cold and snow begins to fall.
If you’ve been thinking about boosting your home’s curb appeal, fall is a great time to dig in and do it.  By following the suggestions above, your yard will have your neighbors’ heads turning in no time!