Because you’re a homeowner, you want to take a certain pride in how other people view your home. It’s your castle, your haven, and your property. You want it to look as good as it can when people pass by. A great lawn is just a start. You should also include landscaping along with your lush green lawn to improve the beauty of your home’s outside.
Landscaping also will raise your property values markedly. According to many realtors, adding landscaping effects can increase the value of your home and property by as much as fifteen percent!
You don’t have to go hog wild with your landscaping. And, it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. We have some great ideas for you to try!
The first aspect of landscaping you should address is any existing trees that are in your yard. Take a good look at those trees noticing any unsightly limbs or limbs that are looming over your home. These limbs need to come off not only for looks but for safety as well.
You can do this yourself with a long-arm tree trimmer or hire a tree service. You’ll be surprised at what an improvement a little tree trimming can be!
Go to your local nursery or home improvement store and browse through their plants to see which ones appeal to you. Don’t just look at flowers, notice trees and bushes as well. Take note of their cost and names as well as the care that will be required for these plants.
You’ll want to include a mix of shrubs, plants, and flowers to make your landscaping interesting and pleasant to look at. Here are some of the more popular choices among homeowners: