Landscaping at Home

As a Realtor,I have found that landscaping at residental properties is overlooked and under appreciated by home owners. It is my feeling that a home with an attractive garden adds value on many levels.A well established garden compliments a home and creates a much improved visual apearance for the home and rest of the neighborhood.Recent studies have shown that home values will increase if the home is well landscaped
Well placed shrubs and trees can add shade for the home and guests.Not only does the shade make guests more comfortable when visiting,but serves various enviremental functions.They can help purify the air and prevent sun from overheating the house during the summer and serve as a wind break during the winter,thus helping homes stay warmer during the winter.Flowering plants including native shrubs and flowers can enhanse the visual impact and help invite birds and butterflys into the back and front yard.Each house and neighborhood is different so care must be taken when selecting the plants.Without careful selection of the plants,the visual effect will not be effective or plants many not survive due to lack of sufficient sun or other climatic issues.Before seleting plants for the yard its best to contact a local plant nursery or landscape firm.