Examine Your Springtime Curb Appeal!
The warmer weather is finally upon us and Spring is almost here! You can finally enjoy the outdoors and maybe catch up on some home improvements at the Lake of the Ozarks. The flowers will start blooming and lawns will turn that beautiful green color. Among the green in your fresh, new yard you may find a four-leaf clover. But what is so special about the four-leaf clover and why does it symbolize luck?
Shamrocks vs. Clovers
Many people use the terms "shamrock" and "four-leaf clover" interchangeably. However, they are actually two different things. The term "shamrock" is derived from the Irish word meaning "little clover." Considering there are many types of clovers and other similar looking plants, this term is rather vague. Consequently, in St. Patrick's Day celebrations a number of plants serve as Irish shamrocks. Identifying one particular plant as the only true Irish shamrock is a dubious task, botanically speaking. Even in Ireland itself, there is no consensus on which particular plant is the true Irish shamrock.
The Legend of St. Patrick and Irish Shamrocks
Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to demonstrate the doctrine of the Trinity in Christian religion. That would mean that the shamrock had three leaflets united by a common stalk. There is no way to determine the exact plant used, but in this case we can rule out the four-leaf clover. So even though the four-leaf clovers allegedly bring all this good luck, they can't technically be considered a shamrock in the sense that St. Patrick made them famous.
The Luck of the Four-Leaf Clover
The history behind these lucky charms is obviously different from that of the shamrock because we are dealing with the number four instead of three. It is widely believe that the significance of the four-leaf clover dates back to the pagan period before Christianity was introduced to Ireland. The Druids thought that the four-leaf clover was potent against malevolent spirits. Their status as a Celtic charm is the origin of the modern belief in their power to bring good luck. It is estimated that on average there are 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every true four-leaf clover. So with the chances of you finding one so low, there must be something special there.
Since Spring is finally among us, everyone will be out and about enjoying the nice weather. People who are looking to buy a new home will be checking out neighborhoods and looking for a place that fits them. Now is the time to take a look at your home and ask yourself, do I have curb appeal? Especially if you are in the market to sell your house, you want the exterior of your home to look great!
Curb appeal is the first impression people get of your house and think about it, would you like to walk into a house that looks like a dump on the outside? You could have the most beautiful interior on the whole block, but people may not even walk though your door if the outside isn't up to par. If you find that maybe you need some new siding at the Lake of the Ozarks or some updated doors or windows, give us a call. All-Star Home Renovations can get the exterior of your house looking amazing this Spring!
For more information on Shamrocks and Four-Leaf Clovers visit: http://landscaping.about.com/cs/lawns/a/clover_lawns.htm
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