It’s surprising how much you can do to boost curb appeal with very little time, effort, or money. Here are several ideas you can put to work in just a weekend:

Dress up walkways and doorways with potted plants

Adding just a few potted plants can make a huge difference. For a classic and affordable design that always looks great, place two identical pots on either side of the front door. A single flower box with an interesting mix of colors, textures, and heights of plants will also do the trick. Choose plants that are low maintenance and easy to prune like evergreens or boxwoods.

Add flower beds and borders

Consider lining the pathway to the front door with new annual flowers or planting a flower border along the front of your home’s exterior. For a modern and clean look, choose one type of flower in just one or two colors. If you’re going for more of an English garden style, add many different variations and colors, and pack the flowers in closely.

Add hardscaping

Adding hardscape to your outdoor spaces is a great way to improve your home’s “wow” factor. Walkways leading to an attractive entryway or features like a fire pit built into your landscaping can significantly improve your home’s curb appeal while offering greater accessibility and your opportunities for enjoyment.

Create nighttime appeal with outdoor lighting

Landscape lighting such as solar light fixtures make a simple and inexpensive project that can add a lot of “wow.” Solar outdoor lights charge in the sunlight, so no wiring is needed. Simply place the staked fixtures along a pathway or in flower beds. When the sun goes down, your yard will light up with a charming glow.

Pro tip: Many homeowners overdo it with the solar lights, using far too many for the space they’re lighting. Don’t make your walkway look like a runway. Space your lights out and use them, where possible, to accent a feature or element of your landscape. You’ll be surprised how much more dramatic and sophisticated your landscaping will look when it doesn’t look like you‘re trying to land aircraft.