I’ve always felt first impressions are very important. I really feel that way about my home. Luckily I live in a neighborhood where the majority of neighbors feel the same and keep up with their home gardening. It does take some work, and not everybody likes gardening work. For those who don’t like gardening the answer is simple, don’t put in gardens. You can still have a beautifully landscaped yard with bushes and trees which are virtually care-free. It’s more important to have happy and thriving plants, bushes and trees in your landscaping than having a lot of things in your landscaping. Check with your local garden center to see what bushes, plants and trees will thrive in your area before you start any home garden or landscaping project.