The beauty of the area we live in is one of its most important assets. Some neighbors go to great lengths to enhance that beauty, with wonderful plantings and landscaping.

Many of us just don't have that kind of time, though we would love to. Still, we enjoy the attractiveness of our neighbors' homes. An evening's walk is not only good exercise but a feast for the senses.

Each of us plays a part in maintaining the beauty of the area, however, even if it is just in small ways like tending our lawn, or moving that eyesore in the side yard around to the back of the house, out of sight. Please stop to take a look at your house from the street occasionally.

See also Eyesores.