What Landscaping Does to Your Property Value
Surprise! It’s Not Always About Money
Like it or not, first impressions count when you’re selling your home. Often the visual appeal of a property is an immediate indicator to a prospective buyer on just how well the current owner has performed upkeep of the home.
A property that has a well landscaped exterior is more attractive to buyers than a dwelling that has little to no landscaping performed, and it’s the details that count when it comes to adding value.
Perhaps it’s the well manicured and maintained lawn, maybe it’s the beautiful paving that leads the eye from driveway to the front door, or the immaculately presented garden full of native flora.
Whatever it is that raises an eyebrow, that’s the golden opportunity you can’t afford to miss.
But how can you make sure you’re putting your best foot forward?
Plan Your Landscape
One of the biggest mistakes when landscaping your property is doing a little here, a little there, and trying to make sense of it all together without a solid plan.
Planning where your garden beds lay and your paths lead, the mixture of shrubs you use or where trees are located, and how your structures fit in with your design means the difference between a well assembled landscape and a garden that’s disorganised and hard to understand.
Keeping it Looking its Best
Another great way to assure your property value is to keep your landscape well maintained. Yes, mowing your lawn regularly, edging your paths, and trimming your trees are important for you to do, but so is the upkeep of the major features of your landscape.
Retaining walls need fine tuning, forgotten water features removed, and cracked paths repaired. Maybe it’s time to refresh the entire look.
Plant a Garden for Year Round Splendour
Situating new plants in your garden is exciting. The promise of a beautiful display in just a few short months, blooms providing a pop of colour to a lush green backdrop. But once the season has passed you can be left with a drab affair.
By making great choices for plants in your landscape you can make sure your garden is putting on a show no matter the time of year.
Hiring a professional landscaper is a great way to get started with the expertise they bring to your outdoor projects to help you realise your dream. They’ll help you take another look at your property and decide what will keep it looking its very best.