MORE TREES
Over time, trees become beautiful pieces of art that really tie a backyard together. If you’re looking to add a few before you sell your home, do so right away. Get any type that is about 8 inches tall and one- to two-inches in diameter that will sit within a pot that is 15 gallons in size, to ensure that in three to five years the trees will be in full effect.
SMALLER LAWN
This may surprise you, considering most people see a large, healthy, green lawn in their mind when they picture the perfect backyard, but these days a smaller lawn is the trend. Installing deep planting beds in the right places with wide borders and perhaps even some shrubs, for instance, is a good way to ensure that, though the lawn may be smaller, the backyard feels neither empty nor small. To make the backyard and the lawn appear larger, have a square or ring of flower beds going around the back fence or wall, depending on the setup you have. Planting plenty of vibrant, brightly coloured flowers will bring a more positive, bubbly vibe to the backyard but don't over do it to the point potential 'non-garden loving' buyers get scared off.
ADDING A SANCTUARY
To create the perfect backyard sanctuary, incorporating water is the perfect way to have a beautiful, oasis-like backyard. For example, a small pond (with or without fish), a fountain, a pool, or a hot tub with some comfortable areas to sit will give potential buyers the feeling that they have stepped into a small, beautiful, sweet sanctuary that could be their very own.
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