Sowing the Seeds of Profit

After: Gorgeous Front Yard
And what about that front yard? LaPorta and her crew started over from scratch, clearing it out completely, then planting sod and strategically placing flowers and shrubs. She decided to top it all off with a water fountain, front and center. The result is a gorgeous garden that will have potential buyers lining up at the door. The rock path around the fountain creates a park-like atmosphere and adds tremendous value and street attraction.

Here is the cost breakdown:

brush removal (overhaul of front yard) $500
landscaping materials $885
fountain $267
furniture $137
lighting $114
paint and supplies $65
lumber and materials $27

Total: $1,995

Products from The Coaster Company of America:

table and chairs for kitchen, 7609 and 7018

Products/services from The Home Depot:

Ralph Lauren paint for kitchen and den, Blond
Olympic primer and paint for den, Toasted Almond
switch plate covers for den
tool rental — vibratory plate compactor for front yard

Products from Lowe's:

Williamsburg light fixture for kitchen, 218983
flowers for kitchen and front yard, marigolds and coleus
baseboard for den, MDF Base Molding, 099443774661
stones for front yard, California Gold, item# 3145/model# CS-035
paver stones for front yard, 6 x 6 Cobble Blend, 185667
truck rental

Products from Sig's Pottery:

fountain for front yard, BA400 Medium Fountain, Mini Sandoval

Products from Valley Sod:

sod for front yard

yard clearance for front yard:

Ford Brothers Gardening