If you are a property owner, you might want to add on to the purchase value. Thus, to make it more captivating, you end up investing in upgrading the kitchen, bathroom, and installation of smart technologies to increase its value. However, what most homeowners forget is that just like the interiors of a home, landscape design also plays a crucial role in improving the property value.

A gorgeously designed and well-kept landscape can increase the value of your property by at least 5%. A well-maintained lawn, plants, walkways, etc. not only increase the overall look of your surrounding but also attract attention from potential buyers. Thus, landscaping is one of the most effective and quickest ways to increase the value of your property. So, if you are wondering how to improve the curb appeal of your surroundings, here are some examples to get you started.

Match Landscape to Your Home’s Style

If you want to get a maximum return on your investment with landscaping, make sure its design must fit with your home’s design. For example, if you possess a Victorian house, you can go for a cottage or country-style landscape to enhance its curb appeal. Victorian style is a classic style and thus, country landscape design perfectly blends with it. In this instance, if you invest in a Japanese garden, it will certainly seem out of place and hence, might lower the home’s value. For the latest landscape design that fits your property appropriately, you may also take help from a reliable landscaper.  

Invest in Lawncare

A well-kept lawn not only looks beautiful but also promotes healthy living. Thus, lawn care is one of the most important ways to increase your property value. For healthy and green grass on your lawn, invest in mowing, mulching, weeding, irrigation, and edging. According to landscapers, these are the most effective yet inexpensive means of landscape improvements. Regular maintenance of your lawn keeps away the pests, weeds and diseases from your lawn while improving its overall beauty. Edging the grass along garden beds and walkways gives a distinctive look to your lawn and shows your meticulousness.

Plant Trees

A few simple trees can make a huge difference to the value of your property. Living in a house surrounded with trees increases the sale price by at least 10-15%. Why? Well, the vegetation in your backyard. It not only gives your property a peaceful look but also bestows your surroundings with fresh air. Green neighborhood is also known for relieving your stress making your living more pleasant. However, only planting cannot help you out in improving your home’s overall appeal. You should never forget to maintain or trim them. Overgrown shrubbery can disrupt your everyday life and conceal the beauty of your architectural design. Thus, to increase the curb appeal of your home, invest in well-maintained trees and shrubs.

Upgrade Walkways

Walkways are yet another important landscape element that can improve your first impression among your potential buyers. Choose your walkway design carefully.  Talk to your landscaper so that it fits the style of your surroundings. Apart from investing in its design, also check on its maintenance. Cracked or dirty walkways can create a bad impression of your property. To separate the walkways from your lawn or turf, you can upgrade it with brick or stone pavers. If you are planting shrubs along your pathway to improve its look, make sure that they do not obstruct the path and are well-maintained.   

Follow a Strategy

Last but not the least, create an effective landscape design strategy. Cluttering your yard with high-maintenance plantings can be unworthy. They look messy and decrease the value of your property. On the other hand, turf with plain grass and no landscaping looks too simple and doesn’t appeal to the potential buyers of your home. Contact an experienced landscaper and encourage diversity. An appealing landscape has an equal proportion of trees, shrubs, and perennials that make your surrounding diverse and interesting. 

So, here’s your chance to turn your landscape from average to impressive. Adding just one of the above-mentioned elements can truly do wonder with your property. These tips will not only help you to keep the property value but also to take pride in your own home.