Lake Ridge Virginia Real Estate Help For Sellers and Buyers: April 2009

Spring Pruning. Do You Chop Crepe Myrtle's Or Not?

                             

There seems to be a new fad in Westridge and Lake Ridge Virginia. This spring more homeowners  are prunnng  the Crepe Myrtle trees.  I noticed the crepe myrtle trees's at the entrance to Westridge prunned and cut way back. With each nice weekendm  I began to notice more and more homeowners in the community have done the same thing. Yesterday as I returned home, I looked at mine thinking maybe I should prune them like everyone else. They I looked across the street at one I planted over fifteen years ago when I owned that home. The majestic crepe has perfect form and it's a  magnificent tree that fills out and gives a tremendous show of color all summer long. No one has ever cut that one and it's gorgeous.

20 year old Crepe Myrtle

So why is everyone chopping the tops off the crepe myrtles? It's was actually starting to bug me, so like any curious consumer these days I turned to the internet for some answers.Here's what I learned Don't Chop The Crepe Mrytle    



    

 

Read what Steve Bender says, he's a frequent contributor to Southern Living Magazine.This is what happens when you decide to control the height of Crepe Myrtles. In my opinion allowing them to grow to beautiful tree's would add  street appeal to the home.  A beautiful landscpaped yard will always add value to your home.

So just remember as your turn to the internet as a resource for plants, where to eat, and for repair contractors. When you need a good Realtor to sell you home or assist you with finding a home just  Google Peggy James Woodbridge VA 


                When Results Matter...Contact Peggy 703-851-3085

Contact Peggy James or Erick Blackwelder  of Erick and Company of Exit 1st Choice Realty, Woodbridge VA. Realtors®, call 703-851-3085 (Peggy) or 703-590-2252 (Office) to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Lake Ridge, Westridge, Old Bridge Estates, River Falls, Middle County, Manassas, Montclair, Dumfries, Occoquan, Dale City, Gainesville area's 
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Peggy James REALTOR® Woodbridge Virginia

" You would want to hire me as your REALTOR®, if you're looking for a high energy, positive, take charge,knowledgeable person that is passionate about helping you get what you want! "

That's me! I'm easy going, and prefer to communicate by email, text and I use the latest technology to not only to stay in touch with you, but to market homes for sale as well and to negotiate.Still not sure I'm the right local professional for you? Check out my LakeRidgeVARealEstateNews blog or head on over to my LakeRidgeVAHomesForSale.com website to learn how I have others just like you sell or buy a home in the local area.

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The area's I service in Virginia are Lake Ridge, Woodbridge, Manassas. If you live outside these area's let's talk. If you have found my information helpful and you like what you see, chances are if I cannot help you, I know another REALTOR® who can. 

Tip: when reading any blog post, pay close attention to the date post was written as homes sell quickly. Call author for up to date information.     

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Note: This real estate blog is written by me Peggy James and it is is my opinion and may not reflect the opinion of Exit Choice Realty 14067 Crown Ct, Woodbridge Virginia 22193.

I have been blogging since 2008 and I am a full time REALTOR® .

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