Why Landscaping Can Increase the Value of Your Home

Landscaping gives your home’s curb appeal an instant boost, but can it actually increase the value of your home? Professional landscaping and hardscaping can increase the value of your property and turn your house into the home of your dreams. Take a look at some of the reasons why professional landscaping and hardscaping can give your selling price a lift when your home hits the market.

Know the Right Tricks

If you are trying to raise the value of your house, maximizing your return on investment is directly tied to what you have done. Adding strategic plants, shrubs and flowers to add some color and visual interest to the property can add great value to your home. The same is true with edging. Mowing your lawn is a great start, but edging along the walkways, driveways and garden beds can make things look even more taken care of. Investing your time into things that immediately beautify the landscape when you are planning on selling soon is better than investing in things that only flourish in the long-term.

When wondering what the highest-impact items are, take a step back and think about the things that make a house catch your eye as you drive down the street. Gorgeous rose bushes or a charming patio can pique the interest of people driving by and encourage them to stop in and see everything else. Investing in projects like an outdoor kitchen or a fire pit can also help to immediately increase the enjoyment of your home, which would reflect in your home’s valuation.

Regular Maintenance Makes a Difference

One of the most critical ways that you can increase the value of your home through landscaping is by regularly maintaining what you have. One survey of real estate agents found that regular lawn care (fertilization, weed control, mowing) can recover up to 267% of the cost of maintenance at the time of sale. That is because all of these factors help to create a strong, healthy lawn that stays green and lush over time. A healthy lawn that has been well cared for over years is much more appealing than a patchy lawn or one covered in sod. We’re here to help get your yard showing-ready.

We Can Help Increase the Value of Your Home

At Eddington Landscaping, we work hard to design, install and maintain outdoor spaces that allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the great outdoors. Since 2011, we have worked to help homeowners, property management companies and businesses create the perfect landscapes that meet their budget and maintenance requirements. To learn more, call us today at (512) 432-4866 or request a quote here.