Top 5 Summer Landscaping Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal (That You Can Actually Do)

Professional mulching job by Mraz Property Solutions in Jermyn, PA — fresh mulch neatly applied around landscape beds.

Your yard says a lot about your home—and in the summer, it’s the first thing everyone sees. Whether you’re hosting a cookout, putting your house on the market, or just want to enjoy a better view from your front porch, curb appeal matters.

At Mraz Property Solutions, we help homeowners across Lackawanna County turn plain yards into beautiful, eye-catching spaces. Here are 5 simple summer landscaping ideas that can seriously upgrade your property—without blowing your budget.

1. Define Your Beds with Fresh Mulch and Edging

A clean edge around your flower beds instantly makes your yard look more polished. Add a fresh layer of mulch (black or brown is classic) to give contrast and hold moisture.

➡️ Pro Tip: Use a flat shovel or edging tool to cut a crisp line between your grass and beds. We also offer edging and mulch installs if you’d rather skip the dirt.

2. Add a Pop of Color with Low-Maintenance Flowers

You don’t need a full garden to turn heads—just a few spots of color can do the trick.

  • Try easy, summer-hardy flowers like marigolds, petunias, or impatiens.

  • Use flower boxes, planters, or even a small border bed near your front walk or mailbox.

➡️ Not into flowers? Decorative grasses or hostas offer texture with almost no work.

3. Upgrade the Lawn with a Quick Trim or Cut Pattern

Believe it or not, the way your lawn is mowed can boost your curb appeal on its own. Switching up your mowing pattern (diagonal, checkerboard) or doing a detailed trim along sidewalks and garden edges can really make things pop.

➡️ Need help keeping up? We offer weekly, biweekly, and custom lawn mowing plans for properties in Jermyn, Jessup, and beyond.

4. Add Some Landscape Lighting (Even Solar Works Great)

A few well-placed solar lights along your walkway or garden beds will:

  • Add nighttime safety

  • Highlight landscaping features

  • Give your yard a soft, high-end look

➡️ You can find budget-friendly landscape lighting kits at local hardware stores and install them in a single afternoon.

5. Clean It Up — Clutter, Overgrowth, and Debris

Sometimes the biggest improvement is just a cleanup. Get rid of:

  • Overgrown shrubs

  • Dead branches

  • Yard tools or buckets sitting out front

We offer full property cleanups and debris hauling if you want a reset without lifting a finger.

🌿 Bonus Tip: Pressure Wash the Driveway or Walkway

This isn’t technically landscaping, but it makes a huge difference. A clean driveway and sidewalk give your whole property a refreshed look—and it can be done in less than a day.

Ready for a Summer Yard Glow-Up?

If you want to boost curb appeal without all the guesswork, we’ve got your back. Mraz Property Solutions can help with:

  • Lawn care and edging

  • Mulch and flower installs

  • Cleanup and trimming

  • Curb appeal packages for sellers or rental properties

📞 Call us at 570-507-0870 or book online here to get started.

Back to blog