The job at 2810 San Jose Ave, Alameda was a typical landscape staging job for us. The major challenges were a general overgrowth of vegetation and an old rather run-down cement patio, as well as a lack of color. By using inexpensive, yet tasteful, purchased materials such as decorative wood bark, flowers, and plants (as well as some of our own garden props), we were able to turn an overgrown neglected yard into a ready to sell home in a matter of a few days at a relatively low cost to the owner.

First we did a general yard cleanup/gardening job including weeding, trimming of trees and bushes, and cleaning of all cement areas. Secondly, after a power washing, we painted the concrete patio, driveway, and walkways with a very nice shade of coffee brown to match the house colors.

As a finishing touch we added a garden bench, birdbath, and stepping stones leading to the newly painted cement patio. Terracotta flower pots filled with fresh colorful flowers were installed in strategic places around the house.

Note: usually a deposit is required on such things as benches, pots, birdbath, etc, that we leave on a job. We leave our garden props for 1 month at no added charge – after 1 month arrangements can be made for rental. Also we offer a free cleanup prior to the first two open houses.

Re-watering – where no irrigation/watering is possible, All Seasons can take care of the watering of flowers, pots, lawns, etc. at an added weekly charge – usually $45 a week for an average sized property.

When a home goes up for sale, many times there is a need for trash hauling service, hot tub removal, shed demolition, etc. We can help out with any of these needs.

This home was prepared for sale in December 2007 and is now being listed by Kane & Associates in Alameda, CA.

Please see www.fasthaul.com for more details.

-David Singer