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Take your house to the next level with landscaping
If thinking about putting your home up for sale then you’d be wise to spend some time on landscaping to improve its kerb appeal.
No matter how stunning the inside of your home is, if you’ve neglected to pay attention to your front yard it could seriously devalue your property.
Attractive and well-planned landscaping can give your property the edge over others and help win over buyer’s hearts, which is particularly important in a competitive market.
So, what should you do to improve your landscaping?
Consider property style
Before doing anything outside you should think about the type of garden that would fit in best with the existing architectural style of your property.
For example, if you have an older cottage style home then an informal garden full of flowerbeds might work best. Modern homes would be better served with a minimalist design.
Pay attention to the lawn
If you have any lawn at your property then start trying to bring it up to scratch as soon as you start thinking about selling because it can take time to bring it back to life.
Start watering, mowing and de-weeding regularly, or doing whatever else that may be required to create a thick and healthy lawn that would make your neighbours jealous.
Make a tree plan
Trees have some many benefits, but they need to be planned carefully to ensure that they don’t take over your entire yard.
When planning where to plant trees you should first consider where you would like to create privacy or shade. If you require more shade in the summertime then deciduous trees are good options because they lose their leaves and let more light in during winter months.
Opt for low-maintenance
Whatever you do to your garden, try to keep it simple. Most people want a garden that requires minimal fuss so don’t go overboard with planting or installing fancy water features.
Simply aim for a garden that looks neat and tidy and requires minimal long-term upkeep.
Consider bringing in the experts
Bring in a professional landscaper who has an eye for what looks good and can tell you the most suitable plants for your yard based on climate and property size.
You can do the heavy-lifting in the garden yourself to save money but a few hours of advice can provide you with ideas that you may never have been able to come up with on your own.
