Things Dry? Try These Bahamas Home Tips

It's warm and sunny and…dry!

Your Bahamas home may look great, but unless you've been working your garden, your grass is probably brown in places.

This is the last thing you want if you're selling your home.

Actually, it should be the last thing you want, period. So grab the hose!

Remember to water early in the morning or late afternoon when it's cool enough for the soil to absorb all the water.

Don't water at dusk - it could lead to mildew or fungus growth.

Keep your garden looking healthy and your water bill down by choosing native flowering shrubbery and plants to landscape your home. They don't need as much water.

Anyone seen the spectacular display of bougainvillea across Nassau?

Bougainvillea loves dry weather and is low maintenance.

Use deep root plants, like hibiscus and bougainvillea.

Locate your most water dependent plants near the house so they'll catch any rain falling from the roof.

Mulch will help keep your soil damp and reduce evaporation. It should be replaced periodically, two to three inches at a time.

Remember, curb appeal's extremely important in the home selling process.