6 Landscaping Tips To Add Value To Your Home
It's not always an easy task to find a beautiful yard when looking at real estate at the Lake of the Ozarks. Quite a few lots are rocky with very hard soil, so landscaping initially can take quite a bit of effort and money. On the other hand, if you start small, doing a little at a time, it is not an impossible task. If you have a beautiful yard surrounding your house, people around the Lake area will want to buy it. A Lake of the Ozarks realtor will be able to point you in the right direction, whether you are looking for a yard that is already done, or you want a yard that you can design yourself.
First impressions are always important, and your yard is the first thing that potential buyers see when they arrive at your house. The curb appeal of your home can be an amazing selling tool and add to the amount that people believe it is worth. The plants and trees in the yard should be attractive, functional, and most importantly, easy to maintain. Some buyers can be turned off by a yard that looks like it will be too much work to maintain. Here are a few simple tips to improve the landscaping of your house.
Annuals are a great way to add color to your landscaping here and there. These pops of color add interest to a yard. People love to see life in a yard in the Summer. If you do not want to go to the trouble of actually planting anything in the ground, container plants are perfect for you. They can be easily relocated to other parts of the yard and brought indoors in the colder months. Another added bonus to those is that if you sell the house, the plants that you love can move with you.
There is no better time than right now to start working on the landscaping of your yard. Even if you are not planning to sell anytime soon, if you do a little bit at a time right away most of the hard yard work will already be done when you are ready to sell your home. Another benefit of doing a small project occasionally is that once it starts looking good, you may be inspired to take on bigger projects. If you are really serious about wanting to improve your overall curb appeal but are completely clueless about how to do it, there is no shame in hiring a professional landscaper. They are experts and can give you the best yard possible.
An attractive outdoor living space can add value to your house. When you are ready to sell, give me a call. I can offer insight on what you can do to improve the chances of selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are looking to buy, I know where all of the best yards can be found. Pick a project to get started on, and have a little fun with it. You might even like landscaping enough to get a new hobby out of it.
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First impressions are always important, and your yard is the first thing that potential buyers see when they arrive at your house. The curb appeal of your home can be an amazing selling tool and add to the amount that people believe it is worth. The plants and trees in the yard should be attractive, functional, and most importantly, easy to maintain. Some buyers can be turned off by a yard that looks like it will be too much work to maintain. Here are a few simple tips to improve the landscaping of your house.
Make a plan
Impulse buying flowers at the home improvement store here and there can result in a very mismatched yard. The finished product should have a polished look, like it all belongs together and with the house.Power-wash
Over time, dirt gradually builds up on outdoor surfaces. You may not even realize it was dirty until after you clean it up and see the huge difference. A power-washer can be rented to spray off sidewalks, driveways, and siding, and make them look brand new again.
Trim & mow
This one really is just simple upkeep, but it will make a huge difference to your curb appeal if it is done regularly. A well-maintained yard is very attractive to potential buyers. Beyond keeping the grass mowed, make sure that all trees are trimmed and shrubs are pruned. Keep sticks and rocks that have made their way into your yard picked up and dispose of them, don't just pile them off to the side. If you have perennials that are starting to look a little rough, remove and replace them.
Add splashes of color
Replace mulch
New mulch in a yard can completely refresh its look. Summer is a good time to do this because the soil has had time to warm up and any seedlings planted have had time to grow a little. The color of the mulch that you choose can really make flowers and plants stand out. Mulch is easy to throw down and a fairly inexpensive way to make a yard look new.Plant trees
This is something best done early in your home ownership so that by the time you are ready to sell, it is full grown. Trees have many functions beyond making a yard look good. They offer shade for outdoor activities, and when properly placed they can reduce cooling bills in the Summer and act as windbreaks for reducing heating bills in the Winter. All very attractive elements to home buyers.
An attractive outdoor living space can add value to your house. When you are ready to sell, give me a call. I can offer insight on what you can do to improve the chances of selling your home at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are looking to buy, I know where all of the best yards can be found. Pick a project to get started on, and have a little fun with it. You might even like landscaping enough to get a new hobby out of it.
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