Garden Improvement Ideas to Increase the Value of the House

The garden in our house has not only aesthetic but also commercial value. With rough calculation, we can estimate the average estate price in the U.S. right now is around 400,000 USD. And the twenty percents of the price is determined by the condition and features of the house’s garden, of which the value will be around 80,000 USD. That is surely a big amount of money, is not it?

gardenEven if you do not plan to sell your house in the near future, you still need to bear in mind that your house is your property investment. Committing negligence toward garden maintenance is simply not a wise act.

Below is a list of garden improvement ideas that can increase the value of your house. And if you are devoted enough to the ideas, it is guaranteed that you can achieve more value than that twenty percents of profit.

Fence means privacy

FenceThe first thing you need to pay attention to is how your garden can give privacy protection to you. Short garden fence or just squared see-through panels are absolutely a bad choice. Your neighbors can see your activities, and you will not have the space to spend your day alone without anyone observing.

Perhaps, such a design can still be appropriate, especially for a front yard garden. But a house with an open front yard garden normally has a large space in the backyard, which is designed to be the private space for the family living in there.

If you find that your backyard fences are too short, plan a replacement. Add some bushes or a tree with thick leaves to add more coverage of your fence panels, or use vine plants to close the gaps between them.

Creating a special spot

Garden LightA well-maintained garden with plants alone will hardly reach that twenty percent price rise. Consider adding a purposeful spot, such as a BBQ spot or a shed, to your garden.

A shed is quite affordable and practical. It can be a personal napping place, a library, a workshop, or even a personal working space. Garden shed gives a different experience because it is separated from the main house and more connected with the natural elements of the garden.

Although building a swimming pool can sound alluring. You would be better to avoid it because all swimming pool needs complicated maintenance.

Cutting the upkeep

intricated fountainA big fountain can be a tricky garden feature. If you know just the right strategy to sell that, especially when the fountain is designed by a famous architect or follows the most recent trend, then you do not have any problem. But generally, buyers from the common background will not notice the artistic value of an overly-intricated water fountain.

rake and spadeIf you need fast money, consider renovating your garden landscape and downgrade all of the high-maintenance features.…

Flowers For Your Garden

summer-flowersThis is not as simple as it seems to be. You want flowers that will stand up to hot climates, ones that will attract bees to pollinate your vegetable or if you are just looking for the simple beauty of them you must know that your choices are almost completely limitless.

So now consider these options based on the different categories you have available to you.

Heat Tolerant Flowers

The Blanket Flower are known for being able to withstand drought and tolerate heat pretty well. It is a perennial that provides color all summer long. The downside of these flowers is that they are short-lived, although they bloom easily.

The Veronica is a beautiful purple spike flower that grows well in the summer. If you live in the south it will need to be planted in the shade, but in the north it thrives in the sun.

Beautiful and Vibrant Colors

The Tall Garden Phlox is a four-foot flower that grows bunches of pink flowers together. They are sweet-smelling and beautiful to look at.

Asters are found in a myriad of colors. From white to rich blues and purples, these flowers will soon be a staple in your summer and fall garden. They grow great in combination with other flowers.



Flowers to Attract Bees

Early bloomers attract bees and butterflies. This is essential to growing many fruits and vegetables. You can have beautiful flowers that will add beauty will providing you with the needs pollinators.

The Hawthorn is a very fragrant flower. The bloom in May and will attract most nectar-feeding insects. You can plant them in front of your vegetables, like squash or zucchini, so that you have the bees right where you need them to be.

Forget- me-not is a tiny little blue flower. They bloom all spring long and will bring in the crucial insects through most of the summer. flower

Rosemary makes a small white flower in summer when most the attracting flowers are starting to die off. These will make your whole garden fragrant. You can plant them in a pot near your garden so that you can pluck them for cooking.

No matter the flower that you do pick, the enjoyment of watching your garden grow is magnificent. It is a relaxing pastime that gives you the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. That is the greatest reward. So go and have some fun choosing which flowers are best for your garden.…