With a booming real estate market, it is no surprise that you should like to list your property up for sale. Even if this is not so, it is always good to improve the value of your property. But raising your property's value is not only about enhanced interiors of your house. Having plush exteriors is equally essential to draw potential buyers.
How can one do so, you ask? Simple, by landscaping!
Research shows that landscaping can raise the resale value of a property by up to 12%. Investing in landscaping services can enhance the curb appeal, make the approach to your home more welcoming, and create a calm and beautiful entourage, all the while maximizing the value of your dwelling.
If you want to invest in a landscaping project to transform your yard, read this article further. Our expert landscapers at Marshall Landscaping share with you some interesting tips on how you could raise your property's value through landscaping.
1. Maintain your lawn to make your home enticing
Lawn care is essential to make your home presentable and desirable. A well-maintained, healthy lawn can increase the value of your property and can not only make your living experience better but also for your neighbors. After all, nobody likes a weedy, patchy lawn with overgrown, untended grass. Clean curb lines, a spruced-up garden without weeds, and well-pruned trees – are elements that make up a great lawn, which can be achieved by consistent and regular mowing of the grass, watering, and planned fertilization. Regular upkeep costs will also be easy on your budget versus the expense of rejuvenating a neglected lawn.
2. Plant suitable trees to create a pleasant ambiance
Planting trees is the most beautiful way to decorate your lawn. Trees can fill up open spaces, breathe more life into your yard by giving it a character, improve the quality of the air you breathe, provide shade, and a pleasant outdoor space for the old and the young alike. But knowing what trees to plant in your yard needs some thought. Trees shedding seeds and pods could create a mess in your finely mowed yard. Also, care must be taken when choosing the right spots and positioning the trees without them hitting your windowpanes or electrical lines or damaging your home's foundation as they grow. Mature trees add to a home's value and could even make your property energy efficient if placed correctly.
3. Clear and spruce up your pathway
A potential buyer will judge your property by the look of its approach. An excellent and spruced-up pathway to the door will create a good impression. Investing in landscaping services can create dreamy pathways which are just as important as a pristine lawn with neatly trimmed plants, trees, and a well-kept garden.
4. Fresh and regular mulching is imperative
Spreading fresh mulch from time to time is one of the easiest ways to keep your lawn looking renewed and in shipshape. A fresh bed of mulch is an effective landscaping technique. When added around shrubs and plants, mulch helps to reduce evaporation and thus retains moisture in the soil, maintains an adequate soil temperature, and prevents erosion and weed growth so that the plants receive all the nutrients from the soil to shine. Additionally, incorporating mulch is a great economical addition to your landscaping project.
5. Create a private space through landscaping
Landscaping the area surrounding your house gives you the advantage and a free hand in creating a sense of privacy for you and your family. A well-trimmed hedge or fancy shrubs planted around your windows are ideal for preventing unsolicited attention or viewing inside the house.
Keeping these requirements in mind, our landscaping experts at Marshall can thoughtfully create beautiful exteriors to promote privacy so that you can enjoy your property thoroughly.
6. Light up your pathways adequately
Exterior lighting promotes the safety and security of the property owners. So, ensure you upgrade the lighting by choosing fixtures suitable for the outdoors, go well with the landscaping and the house, and provide adequate and effective illumination. Landscape lighting should essentially illuminate all the important areas, such as outside the French windows, doors, garage, etc. Proper lighting could also dramatically transform the foliage at night in a budget-friendly way.
7. Create an outdoor living space
Whether it's a welcoming patio, a play area for the kids, or a seating area with a warm and an enticing fireplace for those cool winter nights, the yard can be transformed versatility. Creating such outdoor spaces will not only add to your and your family's enjoyment but will also be inviting for potential buyers and increase the resale value.
8. Go eco-friendly and aim for low maintenance
Going green can sometimes be heavy on water consumption and increase your bills. These days, many people are opting for drought-friendly landscaping that is not only cost-effective but also sustainable. Choose plants that are easy to care for. Exotic plants may require more effort and special care, so growing plants native to the region is always better as they need lower maintenance and fertilizer. Planting a variety of perennials such as herbs and flowers in your yard is an additional perk for a buyer. The upkeep of your garden should be a pleasure and not a task, so choose what you plant well.
As our name suggests, Marshall Landscaping specializes in landscaping services in Delaware and the surrounding areas. What makes us different is our impeccable services, extensive experience, expertise, and drive to make our customers happy. We provide end-to-end services to completely transform your yard, including mulching, sod installation, and planting trees, shrubs, and flower beds. We have a team of landscaping consultants who can guide you in beautifying your outdoor space to up the resale value of your property.
Call us now to find out how we can help you!
