During the spring and summer months here in Virginia, backyards become an extension of the living space inside a home.  Whether it is a family gathering, early morning coffee break, or late night star gazing, the backyard is not only an important space for homeowners but also for buyers.  When you are getting ready to sell your Locust Grove home, don’t forget to give this area a little love and attention too.

Create a versatile outdoor space

Just like extra bedrooms in a home, not everyone will use the space in your backyard in the same manner. No matter how large or small, you can showcase the versatility of the yard at your Locust Grove home by creating zones.  For example, use an outdoor rug and table to highlight a spot for relaxing during a summer evening, chatting with family members or friends, or just enjoying a meal.  Adding a firepit, there are some affordable options on Amazon, can create a zone for night time fun.  Installing a raised garden bed along the property line can demonstrate an area for growing veggies and herbs.  Don’t feel the need to overdo it.  Having an open space for pets to room and children to play is also a desirable feature in a backyard.

Store away the not so pretty necessities

When staging a backyard, roll up the hose that you use to water your garden and store it in a shed or grab a hose holder to store it neatly outside.  Make sure that your trash cans are out of view and clean up toys that may be scattered around the yard.  You can grab one of these storage benches to hide everything but still have it accessible in your backyard.

If you have an outdoor hvac unit in the backyard, you can put up some decorative fencing around it to no only hide the unit but also to block some of the noise.

Add Lights

As the summer sun lengthens the days, often we find ourselves outside far into the evening.  Adding some string lights on a fence, additional lighting on the porch, or solar lights near the stairs helps to extend the use of the backyard and keep it safe.  Not only does lightening create a vibe it also showcases to buyers the possibility of using the backyard as additional living space even into the night at your Locust Grove home.

Create Shade

Buyers will appreciate a backyard that offers some shade when there are not trees nearby to do it naturally.  A table with an umbrella or a pergola can offer some relief from the sun in a yard that doesn’t have much shade during the day at your Locust Grove home.

Deep Clean

After the pollen has settled, take some time to give your outdoor furniture and porch a good scrub.  Clean out the shades on any lights and knock down cobwebs from corners of porches.  Trim any overgrown tree limbs or bushes and add a fresh layer of mulch to your flower beds.