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Perennials for Year-Round Curb Appeal | WillTveit.com - Dream Town Realty

Plant Perennials for Year-Round Curb Appeal

Beautiful flowering plants not only increase your curb appeal, they can also increase the enjoyment you take in your own home and yard. While some sections of the country have challenges when it comes to maintaining a colorful yard all year, there is a solution that nearly anyone can benefit from perennials. Perennials are considered low-maintenance plants because once you plant them and they take root, they will “come back” year after year, for anywhere between two and 10 years. With perennials, it’s possible to plant a garden that shows color all year through. Technically speaking, trees and shrubs count as perennials, which is why we say that even people in colder climes can also enjoy the beauty of these hardy plants: think holly, viburnum and evergreen azalea. A blanket of snow can actually act as insulation for perennials, ensuring they’ll be back in full force the next year. The first season you put these plants into the ground is the most important to ensure a long life. You must care for them until their roots have time to establish. After that, flowering perennials do not need to be replanted each year; after their season ends, you can cut them back, water and mulch them, and wait for the next season to arrive. Like all plants, perennials need light, air, water, and nutrients. They are not completely maintenance-free! They do need to be watered, fertilized, weeded, and mulched, and eventually will need to be pruned and divided as well. When planting in the spring, perennials can go into the ground much sooner than delicate annuals. Perennials usually don’t suffer from frost damage, so technically you could plant them at any time of year as long as you can work the soil. Here are some basic guidelines to caring for perennials: In spring: Weed carefully, and rake debris and clean up the beds only after the temperature is sure not to dip again. Add a little fertilizer and a thin layer of fresh mulch. Some plants like chrysanthemums benefit from a light pruning, which helps them spread out and produce more buds. In summer: As summer progresses you'll need to complete a few maintenance tasks. Stake tall plants like delphiniums before they start to tilt. Deadheading can help plants bloom longer. Once they've turned completely brown, cut back plants to a couple of inches above the ground. In fall: Remove grass that's encroached on the flower beds. Weed and lay down mulch around perennials that were planted in the fall. Cut back the remaining plants that have finished flowering. In winter: There’s not much to do once it gets really cold. Enjoy your evergreens and any winter berries, and plan your spring planting! Of course, the types of plants that will grow well for you are impacted by the area of the country in which you live, your weather, and the amount of sun they receive. But for a relatively easy, beautiful garden, which ramps up your curb appeal and makes you want to spend lots of time outdoors, you can count on perennials. WillTveit.com | Buy - Sell - Invest Will@dreamtown.com | 312.498.8834

Open House in Prospect Heights | April 2, 2017 from 1 to 3 PM | dreamtown - willtveit.com

Open House in Prospect Heights, Illinois

Sunday, April 2nd, from 1 to 3 PM

105 S School Ln, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Offered at $619,000

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Broker | Realtor

Dream Town Realty

Chicago & North Shore

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Open House in Evanston | March 12 from 1 to 3 PM | dreamtown - willtveit

OPEN HOUSE in EVANSTON

March 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM

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3231 Otto Lane, Evanston, IL 60201

3 bed / 2.5 bath

Offered at $639,000

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Pretty and stylish center entry Colonial is move-in ready! The gracious entry leads to a large living room with fireplace. Separate dining room can seat 10. 

Huge family room with built-ins. Pretty cooks kitchen with butcher block and Caesar stone counter tops and stainless steel appliances opens to the HUGE family room and breakfast area. Upstairs are three large bedrooms including a sumptuous new master bath. 

Finished basement with fireplace and office nook. Located on a quiet and secluded cul de sac, this solid brick home will charm you! Open the back gate to the pond, walking trail, tennis courts and playground of Lovelace Park just across the street. 

Easy access to the expressway and walk to Central St. shops. Willard Elementary school too!

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Open House in Lincoln Park | Sunday Feb 26 | dreamtown - willtveit.com

OPEN HOUSE in Lincoln Park

Sunday, February 26th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

845 W Altgeld, Unit 4C, Chicago, IL 60614

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2 bed / 2 bath Penthouse | $425,000

• Unique 2 bed / 2 bath penthouse in an elevator building with a prime Lincoln Park location close to the lake, parks, restaurants, shops, train, and buses. 
• Features an open floorplan, high ceilings, granite and stainless kitchen, hardwood floors, gas start wood burning fireplace, and private balcony with neighborhood tree top and city views. 
• Spacious master suite with bay windows and two closets. The 2nd bedroom is also en suite, featuring a skylight, closet, and french doors with privacy shades installed. 
• Spacious layout that's great for roommates with bedrooms separated by bathrooms and laundry is in unit. This is a pet-friendly building with no weight limits. A heated garage parking space is available for +$25k.

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Broker | Realtor

Dream Town Realty

Chicago & North Shore

will@dreamtown.com

 www.willtveit.com

312.498.8348

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