Home prices are soaring to reach record highs and a flourishing real estate market. What does this mean for you? Well, it may or may not mean now is the time to sell, but you should definitely consider using landscaping to improve value of your home.
Lucky for you, investing in some landscaping could make all the difference in both! So let’s jump in and talk a bit about how different types of landscaping can improve the value of your home and a few tips for getting started.
First, start with your lawn. A well-kept lawn is probably one of the most essential and least expensive outside improvements you can make. Even just keeping your yard and hedges or bushes well-trimmed can significantly improve the overall look of your home. It appeals to home buyers as they can more easily see themselves letting their kids out to play or having a backyard barbecue.
Next, plant some trees! Trees are hugely appealing to many folks, and they can even save you some energy costs, which many people don’t know too much about! The U.S. Department of Energy claims that by strategically placing three trees around the perimeter of your house, you can reduce your energy bills by $250 annually. Ensure they are in the right place so they don’t grow into your home or walkways.
After that, try adding both color and texture. That could mean adding flowers in neatly manicured beds around the sides of your house or creating pathways with gravel or stone to help make a difference between it and the surrounding lawn. These changes in color and texture help draw the eye and, when well kept, help add outside interest to the look of your home.
Another thing you can try is investing in a deck or porch and some all-weather outdoor furniture. Not only will you add more usable space outside, an area where you can host parties or barbecues or simply enjoy the sun for a bit, but you are also adding quite a bit of curb appeal. Homeowners and buyers love outdoor spaces, especially when they are well-kept. And putting some money into some all-weather furniture means you won’t have to change everything from season to season, and you’ll get far more use out of the equipment!
Finally, one of our most significant recommendations is to match the look of your landscaping to the overall look of your house. If you have a traditional wood house, going for more rustic outdoor elements will help emphasize the more natural look, but if you have a cleaner space with straight lines, maybe adding a Japanese-inspired zen garden and water feature could help highlight that look you are going for!
So how do you get started? Start with the more minor things – invest in good paint on the outside, weed along walkways, and spruce up along porches, bushes, and gardens!
And if you need more help, Rock City Services is here for you! We are a full-service landscaping company in Little Falls and are happy to do all the tasks around your house that make it feel like a home. So whether you’re looking to get your home ready for sale or just want to make it look a bit nicer, contact us today! We’ve got you covered.