Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can often be misconstrued as a sign of neglect, and gives a bad impression of your house overall. Prospective homebuyers who see shrubbery that has not been well maintained may not even be aware of their observation, but it will have an impact on the way they view your property as a whole.
If they do observe the unkempt shrubbery directly, they may make the assumption that the rest of the home has not been properly maintained.
Keep bushes and shrubs neat, and well-shaped, to give the overall impression that the entire property has been well cared for.
For that added touch, try to keep the shrubbery in line with the other greenery and outdoor decorations that you have on your property. This will be even more eye-pleasing from the street level, creating more interest.
Should the size of your shrubbery be such that it makes walking up to your home a challenge, you should consider taking them out. Shrubbery that is too large not only makes the home appear much smaller, but it also creates a hazard where safety is concerned.
This may also make prospective buyers think of it as a hindrance because they'll think of it as something that will need to be taken care of; this even before they've even entered your home.
It's a very inexpensive task that you can do yourself, and it shouldn't take more than a couple of hours of your time to get done. If you don't have the time, the ability, or the inclination to trim the shrubbery, don't just let it go. This can only risk losing a lot of time and money in the long run.
Instead, consider hiring a professional. This will cost approximately $35 to $45 per hour, but it will be well worth the small investment in the end.
With a bit of luck, you'll only need to do it once before your home is sold ? a one time effort that will go a very long way.
Are you looking for more landscaping and gardening tips and tricks? Head over to http://www.gardenarticles.com today.
Fuchsia (named after Leonhard Fuchs, a 16th century German botanist)... Read More
Most people would think of fall as a season when... Read More
The ancient herb, Anethum graveolens or Fernleaf dill as it... Read More
Orchid Care Part 4 Diseases of the RootsOur final part... Read More
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Know if your plants are disease-susceptible. Your choice of plants... Read More
You can have different water pond designs, however ones that... Read More
Every spring the United States and Canada are blessed with... Read More
Miniature roses are exactly what they sound like. They have... Read More
The metabolism of koi and goldfish is controlled primarily by... Read More
How do you make those flowers bloom where they are... Read More
Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can... Read More
Chocolate cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguinea) is both nose and eye candy... Read More
For many people, it's never been a question of whether... Read More
Damping off is the single term used to describe underground,... Read More
The art of planting roses doesn't have to be a... Read More
When planting a garden there are many questions which you... Read More
When selecting plants for the landscape, is important to select... Read More
Severe environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden... Read More
The number one, most asked question that I receive about... Read More
Okay, so you have agonized for weeks and finally went... Read More
A pond, logically, the first question you should ask is... Read More
Whether you call them Hydrangea Macrophylla, House Hydrangea, French Hydrangea,,... Read More
Container gardeners take note. Tired of clay pots? Think vintage,... Read More
Do you have a knack for being with moths? Most... Read More
There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns... Read More
There are so many plants available for you to choose... Read More
When choosing a new greenhouse for your garden there are... Read More
An important addition to any British back garden, the greenhouse... Read More
A sustainable garden means one that can be sustained over... Read More
The silk flower is growing in popularity among young couples... Read More
The biggest flower benefit of all is the fact that... Read More
Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at... Read More
California has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast... Read More
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of... Read More
There is nothing better to do on a hot, lazy... Read More
Over watering ranks first in causes of houseplant demise because... Read More
Early in May here in west central Wisconsin, I can... Read More
Greenhouses are a great addition to anyone's garden. They come... Read More
No, ghosts of the Donner Party have not started haunting... Read More
Women adore getting flowers, most especially roses, as it is... Read More
Having a beautiful and functional landscape is every homeowners dream.... Read More
This may seem contradictory, but you want to leave a... Read More
Scents from the rose garden filling the air as you... Read More
INTRODUCTIONSo you've decided to build your very own backyard water... Read More
If you are a gardener you probably already do a... Read More
Herbs can add a touch of magic to your garden... Read More
"Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." -Rudyard... Read More
The art of managing outdoor space Designing a patio -... Read More
Hydroponics and aquaponics are very similar in every way except... Read More
The design of your garden has an amazing affect on... Read More
Do you love to cook outdoors but end up having... Read More
Gardening is one of life's pleasures whether you grow flowers,... Read More
It's gardening season again! Are you ready? Whether you are... Read More
Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul.Flowers are a heartfelt, natural way... Read More
To achieve Koi pond aeration, there are some things you... Read More
Flowers are a favorite of many backyard gardeners. Thanks to... Read More
They can be pretty to look at and soothing to... Read More
If you think that a large pond is simply a... Read More
I have a love for funky, fun and unique garden... Read More
A patio can be... Read More
Notice any fish disappearing lately? While herons are present year-round,... Read More
For many parts of the country, it's getting to be... Read More
When most people think of landscaping, they think of a... Read More
Like many Americans, you may find bird watching to be... Read More
More than just a Preformed PondTraditionally, preformed ponds are large... Read More
Landscaping & Gardening |