Helix Realty Team

If there's one curb appeal task that's worth your time and money, it's gorgeous landscaping, featuring a thoughtful combination of pretty flowers and evergreens. "Beautiful landscaping that looks great year-round is make-or-break for the first-impression curb-appeal of your home," says Chicago-based designer Monique O'Brien of Monique O'Brien Design. She's partial to boxwoods with white hydrangeas - think limelight or bobos. "Then you can add in alliums in the back for flowers all spring and summer," O'Brien says.

Design Pros Say This Is a "Make-or-Break" When It Comes to Your Home's Curb Appeal Design pros say simple upgrades can make your home stand out from the rest. See their curb appeal tips, from the best lighting options to landscaping ideas.