Epic Gardening, Part 2 – Show Notes

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Epic Gardening with Kevin Espiritu – Part 2

5. Easy ways to boost curb appeal

Front garden
- Frame the house with plantings
- Keep it clean
- Use varied structure
Entry walk
- Make it appear wide
- Unrestricted = welcoming
- Frame with low plantings
Front porch
- Use simple décor
- Keep it clean
- Add seasonally appropriate accents
- A few touches make a big difference
Overall view
- Use a few accents for interest
- Reduce clutter
- Reduce non-ornamental items

Make it interesting – add varied structure, color, etc

- - trash cans
  - vehicles
  - cheap-looking items
- Address bare spots, overgrown areas, obstructed views

6. Neighbors, HOAs, and growing anyway

Key to good neighbor relationships
- Open communication
- create a welcoming space
- patience
- reduce visible clutter
- offer free food
- tell your story – a hero’s journey
- remain cordial
Keys to gardening in an HOA
- Blend in!
- Use time saving hacks to reduce unwanted work
- Integrate edibles into planted beds
- Look for plants with good structure and ornamental value
- Leaf shape, plant structure, color
- keep your beds trimmed
- Integrate beds with year-round interest
  - evergreens
  - grasses
  - hardscape

7. How to rock being a parent gardener

Kids first
- memories are made with the little things
- Kids grow up fast
Involve your kids in your projects

Projects will take longer. They will be more memorable

- Kids love to feel part of your work
The new perfect is the family memories
Time is more valuable than timelines – spend it with what you value
Our garden yield this year – best ever
- a few fruits and vegetables, priceless smiles

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