Landscaping Tips That Can Help Sell Your Home

How important is curb appeal when selling a home? According to REALTOR® Magazine, a study revealed that homes with an appealing exterior sell, on average, for 7% more than comparable homes with a rundown appearance.

Use these ten tips to increase your home's curb appeal and discover how an attractive, well-maintained landscape can add as much as 10 percent to its value.

Spruce up outdoor containers.

Add large tropical container plants at the front of the house. These plants bring a lot of interest to patios and doorways, and there are endless possibilities for designing your patio with container plants.

Touch up the mulch.

Applying mulch to your landscape is usually fairly easy. It enhances the contrast of the surrounding plants, retains more water, and protects against erosion.

Plant some instant colour.

Planting instant colour will quickly transform a full space and bring in a burst of vibrancy and visual appeal. With instant colour plants, you have the freedom to create and design the landscape, which will transform the look of your garden.

Shape unsightly or overgrown trees and shrubs.

Pruning shrubs and trees helps keep the plant healthy and promotes new growth. Maintaining shrubs and trees improves safety and prevents accidents, such as tripping over fallen branches. It also creates clear pathways and helps maintain a desired design or shape, which will improve the aesthetic appeal of your garden.

Tend to perennial beds.

Ensure all herbaceous plants, such as annuals and perennials, look tidy. If not, remove the plant and instead use a decorative pot to make the garden look more appealing. If there are any future plants that need to be removed, inform the buyer of which plants are to be removed.

Clean up water features.

To make your garden more aesthetically pleasing, clean any visible algae, remove leaves, and clean the filters to ensure the water is crystal clear. An unclean water feature can be an instant turnoff to any potential would-be buyers.

Take care of any irrigation issues.

An irrigation issue should never be left untreated and should not be left for the buyer to repair. Instead, instructions should be provided to the buyer regarding the irrigation schedule and how the system operates.

Repair faucet leaks

Any faucet leaks can be an instant turn-off to buyers and should be looked at as soon as possible to prevent potential damage. That can also be a sign of further issues within the plumbing system. Watering half an hour or so before a showing can enhance the look of your plants and reduce the shine of paved surfaces. This will also be a good time to turn on your irrigation system, as it will show it is working properly.

Consider labelling as many plants as possible.

Labelling plants helps buyers know the names and types of plants provided so they can conduct proper research on how to care for them. A plant inventory scrapbook should also be provided as they tour the home, as it can have a powerful effect, especially if the buyers are gardeners.

Power-wash dirty surfaces.

A power washer can do a great job of cleaning fences, paved surfaces, and brick and vinyl sidings. Cleaning any of these areas will help with the aesthetic of your home, and this is why a power washer is recommended, as it will make dirty surfaces look brand-spanking new.