subject: Landscape Your Home's Yard For More Enjoyment And Additional Value [print this page] Not only will landscaping your backyard add beauty to the scenery, it'll also increase the value of your home by about 5 to 15 percent when it comes time to selling your home. Landscaping can be a lot of fun and a great way for the family to get together and lend a hand in the development of your home. What's even greater with landscaping is you can do it gradually, at your own pace, and within your own workable budget. There are plenty of affordable options available to suit anyone's income as well as style. Designing your own backyard is a wonderful way for each person to express their individual style.
The first thing you'll want to do is locate all utility lines to find out where you can and cannot dig. Drawing out a plan and mapping areas such as shaded spots, sunny spots, areas you'd like to reserve for gardening, or just recreational space is ideal. Many large landscaping companies have computerized programs to assist in laying out the yard's design before beginning the landscaping.
Next step, and the funnest part in my opinion, is deciding which plants you'd like to adorn your yard with. Going to local farmers markets and talking with gardeners or speaking with professional landscapers are excellent ways to find out what grows best in your area and what plants grow well with other plants. Search the web, you'll find forums with helpful tips on landscaping in specific climates and temperate zones. Be knowledgeable on what you are putting into the soil or you can end up with a plant or herb that spreads like wildfire i.e. bamboo or mint! You also have the choice of whether to plant straight into the ground, raised beds, or even containers or perhaps a mix of all three.
Consider buying a tree, not only for the aesthetic purposes but also as an investment for you and future residents who may buy your home. Trees increase in value as they mature and also give you a huge amount of shade which can dramatically cool the temperature of your home and save you money on your bills over time. Of course, most importantly, you can't forget about the clean oxygen trees produce! Trees have the ability to eliminate a tremendous amount of carbon dioxide in our air. Be apart of the "green team" and do your part in helping our beloved earth: plant a tree, or two, or three!
