In real estate, first impressions are everything. Tidying and greening around your home increase property value; it is also great for the environment and has been proven to improve health. Front yard landscaping is a win-win proposition. If you’re looking for ways to increase your home value, landscaping is one of the most cost-effective options for grooming your home before putting it on the market. Below are landscaping tips to improve your home’s curb appeal, boost property value and attract more potential buyers.
Spread Fresh Mulch
One of the perfect ways to keep your yard landscaping looking fresh is to add fresh mulch. Mulch retains moisture in the soil, prevents evaporation, insulates the soil, and maintains lower root temperature; thereby providing plants with essential nutrients that help them look the best.
Install an Irrigation System
Installing an irrigation system is one of the best ways to maintain your yard and boost your home value. Installing an irrigation system can be a significant value adds for potential buyers. Install an automatic irrigation system in your home that will water help your plants when needed. Fresh mulch is a perfect complement to any landscape design.
Add a Water Feature
If you’re looking for a way to make your front yard landscape design stand out, you should consider adding a water feature; features like fountains, waterfalls, and even small ponds are perfect for sprucing up your curb appeal and boosting the value of your home. Most water features are designed with water recycling features that need less maintenance.
Convert To Eco-Friendly Landscaping
An excellent way to improve the value of your home is to convert it to eco-friendly landscaping. You can plant perennials around your home; they come and go with the season and require almost no maintenance. Create a yard that would require less maintenance and cuts water costs.
Outdoor Living Space
Consider adding an outdoor living space if you want to add a large-scale update to your current yard landscape design. Outdoor patios, kitchens, decks, pergolas, fire pits, and swimming pools can increase your home’s value.
Install Landscape Lightning
Landscape lighting has now become of the most desired landscaping features for home buyers. Attractive landscape lighting enhances security in your home and increases your property’s value. You can keep the cost of lightning low by opting for led or solar; they can be bright enough to light up the exterior of your home without increasing your electric bill.
Spruce Up Your Front Walkway
Your walkway is part of a homebuyer’s first impression, so you should spend time making your walkway look picture perfect. A well-decorated walkway creates a good ambiance for the house. Plant flowers by the sides of the walkway, and keep the walkway illuminated adequately.
Plant Trees
Trees can add to your home’s value while also helping to fill space. If your yard looks a little empty, you should consider planting a tree. It can take about three to eight years for a tree to mature, so try planting as early as possible. You can also consider hiring landscaping companies that can help you plant mature trees.
Invest In A Well-Maintained Lawn
Keeping a well-cared-for lawn has a significant impact on the desirability of your lawn. It would be best to have your lawn mowed, weeds pulled, trees pruned, and gardens spruced up with colourful flowers and lightning. Each year, take the time to prune and shape bushes in your yard to eliminate dead branches and overgrowths. Set up a fertilization schedule, mow your lawn regularly, and keep your lawn watered.
Consider An Artificial Lawn.
Artificial lawns can provide your home with a quick value add if you live in an area where an arid, dry climate is the norm. Artificial lawns eliminate the need to buy upkeep equipment or hire lawn maintenance companies. Also, an artificial lawn conserves a lot of water, which can lower water bills; an attractive selling point for your home!
At Vi Reel Septic Excavation, we offer excavation services for homeowners looking to improve the outdoor aspects of their property via landscaping. Want to learn more about our services? Please email us at info@vireel.ca or call us toll-free at 1-855-962-1562