Spring Clean and Seeing Green on Smith Mountain Lake

Just take one look outside and you can see that spring is making its debut in Smith Mountain Lake! This weekend the weather will be sunny and warm with temperatures in the 70’s forecasted. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend some time outside spring cleaning! With the unusually heavy snowfall this year, you may find a few more things on your spring to do list, especially if you have your home for sale!


Step One: Clean up debris! Living in the Blue Ridge Mountains can pretty much guarantee you have some leaves and sticks to clean up from the yard. While this may seem like a small thing, having a neat yard free of clutter and debris can make a big difference in your home’s curb appeal. Don’t forget to clean out from under ornamental bushes or hedgerows to give your lawn a well manicured look!

Step Two: Check your plants! Heavy snow can damage your shrubs and bushes. Now is a great time to see how they really fared over the winter. Check for any breaks or splits in the trunk or main branches. You may be able to save any damages shrubs with some creative trimming, but you may just need to replace it. Do your best to match the new plant by size and shape to the one you are removing! It may cost a little more, but it will keep the mature landscaping look you are trying to maintain.

Lastly, make any repairs needed to the exterior of your home. From sidewalks to a new coat of paint, keeping the outside of your home in tip top shape will make your home stand out above the rest. Check the caulking around windows and door ways and refresh if needed. Besides looking great, it can help to keep your heating and cooling costs down.

Even if you aren’t selling your home, taking care of your investment is always a great idea! Spring cleaning both the inside and the outside of your home can help you see more green! When you are ready to buy or sell a Smith Mountain Lake home, call Vicki Millehan. She is your local real estate expert!