Lookikng to build up my property value , by landscaping , how or what should i add to my yard, to bring value?

Question

i thought of ponds, more flower beds, bird bath, a big swing , more trees in the front yard .

Answer 1

The biggest bang for your buck will come from planting additional trees. Studies have shown that mature trees can add as much as 20% to your property value and can save you money in energy costs as well.

“Trees can boost the market value of your home by an average of 6 or 7 percent.” —Dr. Lowell Ponte

“Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent.” —Management Information Services/ICMA

“Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property's value.” —USDA Forest Service

“Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent and can save 20 —50 percent in energy used for heating.” —USDA Forest Service

Answer 2

When I had my house in FL. I pulled out all of that generic looking bushes and replaced them with Hibiscus flower plant, I also put down mulch and beautiful white rocks around those plants and added a little cute picketed fence looking borders around it. I took out the crappy tree that they planted when they made the house and planted a beautiful flower tree. You'd be surprised with what a coat of paint will do for the value of your property too. I'd also get some work done to the grass so that it looks thick and so that there are no bald patches.

I don't think that I would overdue it with ponds or something so permanent, some people may not like that but the bird bath will look nice. You don't want to overdo the yard and make it look too cluttered either. Good luck!

Answer 3

To build up the value of your home my mother had a real estate agen to tel her that she had to much shrubbery in front of hte house but to maybe add some thru the yard . Also haing things trimmed out helps to bring it up as well and the types of plants and trees you have on your property makes a big difference. Picking and choosing the right kind've plants is very important . Yes a small pond will as long as it is maintained. so thats my best advice!

Answer 4

TREES! Especially those that are well adapted to your area. Fruit trees are particularly valuable IF (notice that it is a big "if") they are reasonabley fruitful without creating a huge mess.

LOW MAINTENANCE! Don't plant an acre of lawn, put in a pool, or a gurgling stream that ends up in a pond. Too much work!

PERENIALS! - Flowering perenial bushes that require little water once established are much better than a lot of annuals that only last one season. A few annuals are OK. If you plant annuals, look for those that sead themselves. The dead seed heads of marigolds, for example, can be planted right where they lay; cover them over with a light mulch and when spring comes, they will sprout and flower again.

EVERGREENS! The fewer leaves to rake up in fall, the better. Besides, something green always looks better than a bunch of ugly brown twigs. And, typically, evergreens don't grow as fast so they need less trimming to look good.

GROUND COVERS! Instead of lawns. Many have flowers and require less water than lawns. Fewer diseases and insects, too.

There's nothing wrong with leaving some open space, either, and using pathways, gravel, or stone walkways to accentuate your plantings.

Answer 5

Don't put in to much or people will be turned off thinking they will have to much yard work to do. Try thinking about a brick path out to the sidewalk or to your driveway. Then put flowers outlining the pathway. Keep it simple and clean. Lights, motion lights are a good investment for new home buyers too. Try to keep alot of shrubs cut down or trimmed. Trim trees as well. Don't have your front yard look like a jungle either. Check with your local Realtors office and they will give you good tips on selling your home too.

Answer 6

Get rid of the junk cars and pick-up trucks that you are using for storage sheds. Tell you daughter she must move her house trailer, to the back of the house.

Answer 7

flowers but dont over do it, you dont want the yard to look small

Answer 8

as long as it looks neat and well maintained without adding a lot of unnecessary things

Answer 9

that is nice?