Landscape Design Ideas to Improve Your Home's Value

Landscape Design Ideas to Improve Your Home's Value

Effective landscaping is an essential part of your home's property value. Attractive and well-designed landscaping can add both aesthetic appeal and functional improvements to your property. In many cases, it can also be relatively user-friendly, and achievable with lower costs than other home improvements.

Below are several landscaping design ideas that can help grow your home's value.



1. Keep Your Lawn Green and Healthy

It may be one of the most iconic images of "curb appeal," but it's real: one of the simplest ways to build your property's value is to have a green, healthy lawn. While it sometimes seems hard to do that, with a little extra care and attention, it is quite possible.

There are a few key ingredients to having a healthy lawn: watering as needed, mowing regularly in season, and re-seeding as necessary. In some cases, application of a light amount of organic fertilizer can also be helpful.

To make matters even easier, consider installing an automatic irrigation system. Above or in-ground sprinklers can make a world of difference in keeping your lawn well-hydrated.

2. Plant Trees and Shrubs

Adding plantings to your property can make an enormous amount of difference in both aesthetic appeal and in your property's ultimate value. Fortunately, there are trees and shrubs for every type of setting: ones that require limited sunlight, ones that do not need extensive water, and more. You can choose trees that will grow quite large, or shrubs that will stay relatively compact.

In addition to adding a nice decorative touch to your property, these plantings can have other, practical effects. Trees help shade and cool your home, lowering air conditioning bills and building your property value. Shrubs can serve as an effective privacy wall between your property and a neighbors. Different types of plantings will also help absorb run-off water, helping to both retain nutrients for your lawn and plants, and to prevent flooding.

Choosing to plant a fruit tree or bush can also provide a food source for both humans and wildlife!

3. Add Landscape Lighting

Outdoor lighting continues to grow in popularity, and for good reason! Outdoor lights can help accentuate your property and bring out its charm. They can also be pragmatically useful, illuminating pathways in the dark and letting you avoid using flashlights, phones, or other cumbersome lighting devices.

Also, many landscape lights can be illuminated via solar power, making them a low-maintenance way to keep your property lit up in all seasons.

4. Add a Structural Landscaping Feature

A major way to improve the outdoors on your property, and add value to your home, is to add a significant structural feature to your property. This can come in many forms. One popular choice is a pergola or gazebo, which essentially offers a protected, outdoor space to lounge, dine, and spend time with friends and family. A tasteful pergola or gazebo, well-integrated into the surrounding landscape, can significantly heighten your property's appeal and value.

For an even more expansive element, consider adding a water feature. A small fountain (or even a pond) can make an enormous difference on your property. Nothing adds value and aesthetic appeal like water — and many water features are low-maintenance, requiring only a small amount of power and upkeep to function. They can also make a tasteful centerpiece to a larger garden.

Improve Your Property Today

If you are looking to improve your landscape design in Northern California, contact Canepa Landscaping. Canepa Landscaping has extensive experience building beautiful outdoor spaces, and can help make your property as beautiful as it can be — whatever it is you're looking for.

For more information about landscape design and construction options, visit Canepa Landscaping online, or call (707) 322-7007.