Just implementing a few of these can increase your home’s value.
Good landscaping can actually increase your home’s value, but thewrong choicescan have the opposite effect.
So it’s not something you want to ignore if you ever plan to sell.
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Read on for 10 landscaping tips that will improve your curb appeal.
Maintain What You Have
Start off by doing an audit of your current property.
Do you gotta pull some weeds from the garden?
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Is your lawn overgrown?
What about your patio?
Does it need to be power washed, or are there any cracks?
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The more exposed your property is to these kinds of elements, the less appealing it might seem.
Instead, opt forlow-maintenance treesand other plants that make sense for your climate and outdoor area.
Go For Hardscaping
A defined front pathway creates a “Come on in, y’all!”
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welcome at first sight.
Other high-priority elements to consider include a deck or patio and an outdoor kitchen.
Does your home have streamlined 1960s ranch flair?
Get your house number engraved in a mid-century font on a metal plate.
If you have a charming cottage, try hanging the number from a classic white post.
The key to maintaining a sharp look is keeping everything as low-maintenance as possible.
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Visitors will immediately feel at home in this space.
Try addinga fire pit for making s’moreson cool fall nights.
Place solar lights along the driveway or lanterns on either side of your entryway.
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Hang up string lights in a zig-zag fashion above the seating area on your porch.
Illuminating your yard will ensure your house is as beautiful at night as it is in the daytime.
Remember the Extras
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