Making the property surrounding your home look beautiful can sometimes be a really big project. Make no mistake though, proper landscaping of your Burlington or Waterdown home can help you enjoy the outside more, and it can help you build home equity. Here’s how investing in some landscaping for your yard can help build equity in your home.
Curb Appeal
A yard that is nicely landscaped, even a little bit, just makes it look better. Easy investments, like bright flowers and shrubs, can increase the perceived value of your home even though your actual investment is a small one.
Low Maintenance Choices
While the more exquisite landscaping choices can sometimes make your yard look like it belongs in a magazine, it’s important to remember that the higher the maintenance, the more you could turn off potential buyers.
Buyers want a yard that looks nice, yes, but they probably don’t want a yard they have to tend to all the time. Choose plants and flowers that do not require intricate care or special maintenance, and they will help to add value to your home when the time comes to sell.
Add Trees
A big, mature tree – or multiple trees – in a yard gives your home a look of distinction. You can either plant young trees, and wait for them to mature, or search out a local tree farm where you can transplant trees that have already reached maturity. Trees can add shade and privacy to your yard, and make a home look well cared for.
Add in Some Living Space
While you’re working on landscaping, don’t forget about adding in a way to actually enjoy the outdoor space you’re building. Depending on the set-up of your home, you might have room for a deck or a patio or even a gazebo or pergola. Remember to configure the space for the way that you would like to use it. Do you want to be able to sit outside and read a book? Do you want to be able to host dinner parties and have your guests sit outside? No matter how you envision using your space, add in some room so that you can enjoy all this hard work you’ve done.
Privacy Options
Whether you want privacy because you host many dinner parties or because your neighbours like to chat all the time, privacy options can also help add equity to your Burlington or Waterdown home. A fence is the easiest option for privacy, and it will give you the best return on your investment. Potential new owners might have a dog or maybe small children, and therefore may be looking for a house with a fence already to provide safety. Investing in a well-built fence can give you a great return on your money.
No matter how it is, you use your outdoor space right now, investing in the landscaping of your home in the Burlington or Waterdown area will not only help you enjoy the space more now but may also help to increase the value when it’s time to sell.
