Though we’ve been seeing a lot more white (can you believe that snow storm?) than green in Roslindale lately, Roslindale Green & Clean has been out battling the tundra and beautifying the area. If you’re not familiar with them, Roslindale Green & Clean is a nonprofit organization that sets out to design, plant and maintain public green spaces. A couple of weeks ago, they planted eight trees on private properties in Roslindale as well as at one at a business in the Village.
What’s the catch? The property owners just have to promise to care for and water their new trees. Roslindale Green & Clean purchased these trees from funds raised at the 2010 Garden Tour. Mahoney’s Garden Centers offered a generous discount and delivered the trees to each location with a bag of compost and mulch.
If you’re wondering how you can get in on this, read on. Roslindale Green & Clean is planning to plant another eight to ten trees this spring and are now accepting applications. If you have a piece of land that’s at least 6’ x 6’ on your property, put in your request for an addition to your landscaping. Typically, Roslindale Green & Clean is interested in sprucing up the major thoroughfares like Belgrade Ave., Cummins Highway and Washington Street but all who meet the requirements are eligible to get some new shade in their yard.
Unfortunately, Roslindale Green & Clean only has a limited number of trees to offer to applicants. The sites will be chosen based on what locations will benefit Roslindale as a whole. Contenders will have an available piece of land that is publicly visible and would allow all citizens to enjoy the trees.
If you’re preparing for the spring real estate market, it might be a good idea to get your application in now to have some fresh foliage on display in the upcoming months. It’s never too early to start thinking about how to maximize your Roslindale home’s curb appeal! Speaking of which, that bizarre October snow storm, which happened to be the most severe October snow on record in New England, combined with Halloween seems to have sent buyers scurrying into a preliminary hibernation.
However, with a mild weekend forecast, sustained low interest rates and a crop of great properties for sale (check out mine here!), my weekend calendar is packed with showings and two open houses on Sunday. The reliability of a real estate investment as compared to the unreliability of the stock market is another factor sustaining the Roslindale real estate market and keeping me busy!
Business is better than ever and I’m never too busy to answer your questions about Roslindale and the local real estate market. Please give me a call or send me an email to see any of my listings. Or, if you’re looking for representation, I can help you find the perfect new home just in time for the holidays.
Oh, and in case you’re tired of looking at my current head shot that’s all over the web, I had new photos taken today – you’ll be seeing them next week. With each new photo shoot, my photographer uses more and more diffused light – c’est la vie! Enjoy the weekend and fasten your seatbelts for a busy pre-Thanksgiving selling season.
Linda Burnett
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