5 Landscaping Ideas To Increase Home Value

At Gibbs Excavating & Grading, we provide complete landscaping solutions to beautify your outdoors and add value to your property. We serve both residential and commercial properties in many cities of Middle Tennessee. If you want to increase your home’s value, we have 5 landscaping ideas to help you.

Fertile Lawns

A great-looking and fertile lawn is a big factor in adding to the beauty and value of your home. You don't want to have weeds, overgrown grass, or dead spots on your lawn. They are signs of neglect and can adversely affect your home’s value. When someone scrolls through photos of homes, their attention is first drawn to the exterior, most commonly the lawn. Your lawn will also help create a positive first impression on potential buyers.

When your home has a beautiful and healthy lawn and landscaping, it helps create a feeling that your property is worth more. The good thing is lawn care is not an expensive job. It will mostly require:

Scheduled fertilization
Regular mowing
Regular watering

Manicured Gardens

A well-maintained garden will increase its value over time, as the plants will mature and create a better outlook. When you have manicured and well-kept gardens, it will boost homebuyers’ confidence in your property. They will see you as a homeowner that takes care of the property. Well-maintained gardens contribute to curb appeal. Landscaping gardens increase a home’s value by up to 77%.

Some of the garden improvements you can make include:

Add some attractive shrubs and plants
Ensure the garden remains tidy and healthy
Choose an overall landscape design that complements your home

Healthy Plants and Trees

Plants and trees are important elements in completing your landscape. They add an element of beauty that keeps changing all year round. Then, they provide shade and create spaces for kids and pets to play. If you want to increase your home’s value, it is recommended to care for your plants and trees and to ensure they remain healthy, resilient, and beautiful.

Here are the steps you can take in this regard:

Timely Fertilization: Well-fertilized plants, shrubs, and trees will grow well and will maintain their greenery while producing more flowers.
Prune at the Right Time: There are many plants that need to be pruned during spring. Plants that bloom in the summer should be pruned in early spring or winter. It will be best to seek professional help for timely and proper pruning.
Pest Control: Invest in a pest management program to ensure your plants and trees stay healthy all year long.

Irrigation & Sprinklers

The right irrigation system can not only enhance the health and beauty of your lawn and plants but can also mean a lot of convenience to you. Installing an automatic irrigation system is a simple way to boost your home’s value. You may consider installing an in-ground sprinkler system or a drip system. Both work by distributing a specific volume of water, helping keep your landscape looking its best. You will not have to worry about drying or overwatering.

Pavers & Retaining Walls

A report by the National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Landscape Professionals shows that outdoor hardscapes can not only add to the value of a house, but they can also add more entertainment to the property. Paver projects and retaining walls can work in several ways to enhance your property’s value.

Improved Curb Appeal: Basic updates such as installing a paving stone edging around gardens or retaining walls can add value and curb appeal.
Turning Unusable Space into Usable Space: If you have a sloped piece of land that seems unusable, well-planned retaining walls can turn the area into a usable space.
Increased Safety & Privacy: Installing seat walls can enhance safety and privacy.
Preventing Erosion: Retaining walls can be designed and installed to prevent erosion and damage to your landscape. They can also help control grade changes in your yard.

Landscape improvements are among the investments you can make on your property. At Gibbs Excavating & Grading, we help you take care of all aspects of your landscape. Our licensed and insured crew has decades of combined experience. If you have any ideas or want us to enhance your property, feel free to get in touch with us. Give us a call at 615-419-2457 or send us your queries using this Online Form.

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