value, stormwater runoff, carbon dioxide reduction, energy savings, and more. For example, a red maple that is 24 inches in diameter is worth $244 in McLean, VA, and will add a solid value to your property.
KEEP THE NATIVE PLANTS!
Even if you’re not a fan of the native plants in your yard, do not remove them. Saguaro, which grows in Arizona, can add up to $5,000 to a home’s value, depending on the size. If you have a certain native plant on your property, you could even get certification from The National Wildlife Federation for creating or incorporating a natural back or front yard habitat for butterflies, birds, and other animals who are looking for a place to feed and roost. Therefore, not only will keeping your native plants help to make your landscape look fuller, but they will also add vital properly value.
LETTING IT FILL IN AND LEARNING TO CARE FOR IT
Real estate experts advise that you should not conduct serious landscaping, which includes planting trees and flowers, right before you are planning on putting your home on the market. Instead, organize and act upon your landscaping plan at least six months or more before you list your home for sale, to ensure that the work you are doing on your front yard has some time to grow, fill in, and look its best. Once your landscaping additions have had the proper amount of time to fill in, it becomes a worthwhile investment in your home’s overall property value. You will also need to learn how to properly care for all of the additions you have made, unless you are willing to hire landscaping experts to maintain it in your stead.
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