First impressions last, and the very first impression that people have about your home will come from its façade. If you plan to sell your home soon, then the appearance of your front yard is one aspect of your home sale that you should not ignore. Here are landscaping ideas to elevate your home’s exterior to the next level.
Add mature trees
If you don’t have large trees in your front yard, you might consider adding some. Healthy, mature trees add a finished quality to the overall appearance of the landscaping and make a home look more welcoming. Not to mention the fact that they add a touch of privacy. Some of the best trees to use for homes in Winthrop and Methow, WA include conifers like Pacific silver fir, grand fir, and Rocky Mountain juniper, as well as deciduous trees such as Douglas maple, mountain alder, and water birch.
Remove unsightly foliage
On the other hand, massive, untrimmed trees and hedges can make your house appear smaller – and darker – than it actually is. Worse, it can create a forbidding look to your home and scare off potential buyers. If this is the case, you’ll have to trim or remove your front yard’s overly dominant greenery before listing your Methow Valley or Winthrop real estate property for sale.
Add potted plants by your front door
Flanking your front door with a few potted plants can transform your curb appeal immediately. Use identical pots for a unified and formal look, but if you want something more whimsical, planters in different heights and of complementing colors can give your front door contemporary flair. For a grander effect, line both sides of the pathway from the curb to the front door with neat rows of potted plants.
Spruce up your pathway
Your front pathway likely endures heavy use, so you’ll want to check the condition of the hardscape and its surrounding. Cracked brick or paving stones, weed growth, and minor soil erosions give off an air of neglect – which can give the impression that the rest of the house is just as shabby. Thus, you’ll need to spruce up this part of the front yard – call in a landscaper or make it a DIY project if you’re so inclined.
Decorate with rocks
Rock arrangements are a great way to infuse your front yard with a little excitement. Aside from adding an earthy aesthetic to your curb appeal, rocks can be functional as well. For instance, a border made of rocks can help keep rainwater from splattering on your exterior walls. Rock arrangements can also help make your yard easier to maintain, as they hardly need any tending or cleaning.
Why you should consider enhancing your landscape
An unkempt landscape can encourage buyers to ask for a discount off your home’s asking price. Conversely, an attractive front yard can add up to 20% to your property’s overall value. Consider these five landscaping ideas to boost your home’s curb appeal, and with it, its price tag.
If you want to discuss the possible sale of your Winthrop or Methow Valley real estate property, our team of Methow Valley Realtors at Coldwell Banker Lake Chelan Properties will be happy to assist you.
Get in touch with us at (509) 996-2121, or send an email to [email protected]. You can also leave us a message here.
