There is no doubt that homes that have a lovely garden not only are the joy of the property owner but also see a boost in the market value. A fact that has been verified many times over. A well-design and maintained yard can yield a sizable ROI that homeowners love! Especially at a time when you are trying to sell your house.
A beautiful garden makes the house look well cared for, inviting, and also more desirable to prospective home buyers. Given the options, homebuyers will most likely pick a home that has nice landscaping over one that doesn't. Besides, who doesn't enjoy being complimented by visitors about the lovely garden? Just like a fresh layer of paint, well designed and maintained landscaping will create a favorable first impression.
5 Tips for Landscape Improvements and Lawn Care
1. Inventory what you currently have
Before removing every plant to make changes consider what you currently have that you can work with.
- Are there spots in your garden that you love and might want to keep?
- Are there areas that just never "took" and look neglected?
- Are your bushes and trees looking healthy and groomed or dead? Do they need trimming?
- Do you have enough seasonal color in your garden?
- Is the lawn uneven, and in need of reseeding or resodding in some areas?
- Is the overall appearance unruly and overgrown?
- Do you need more outside lighting?
2. Select the landscape "flavor" you want.
How much time do you want to spend outdoors? Do you want to incorporate hardscape, a fountain, or an outdoor kitchen? What style of landscape does attract you? An English garden, a Japanese garden, a desert-like landscape, or do you have a vision of the tropics? Ultimately, the garden should be in harmony with the style of our house. The benefit of having a design plan is that you make better plant and hardscape selections and avoid random purchases that will not be conducive to the plan. Getting it all right is hard,
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- Consider making the investment of a landscape developer to plan out the look you desire.
- Browse Pinterest as well as gardening publications for ideas, concepts, and the most recent trends.
- Visit a nearby nursery and ask for guidance.
3. Regular maintenance.
Getting a new landscape installed is one thing but it requires regular maintenance. No yard looks at its best without a gorgeous lawn. You must cut the lawn on a regular basis. Freshly cut and edged turf always looks appealing. At least 3 times a year you should also fertilize the grass and plants to keep them healthy. Always rake leaves and other debris to avoid bug and mold infestation.
4. Invest in bigger plants.
More mature plants immediately provide visual allure, color, and make the garden look more established and attract attention. This is especially useful if you intend to place your residence on the market soon. A mature-looking garden will attract potential buyers.
5. Decide on a budget.
Creating the landscape of your dreams is not cheap. New landscaping including walkways, pergolas, hardscape, and outdoor lighting, and plants require an initial capital outlay. A professional landscaper can help you select a layout that fits both your budget and vision. Don't forget to include the cost of the maintenance to keep the yard looking beautiful for many years to come.
We hope these suggestions are helpful to get you closer to the garden you desire. Shamrock Landscape Co is ready to assist you with your weekly or bi-weekly grass mowing and gardening tasks to maintain a stunning garden. Simply give us a call at (707) 647-2000 when you are ready.
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