TIPS: Increase Home Value with Landscaping

Outdoor landscaping enhances life and also adds value to your property.  Refreshed patios and backyard spaces make entertaining more enjoyable, and provide a serene setting to savor your morning coffee. For those looking to sell, eye-catching yards attract buyers. After browsing your home, buyers will associate it with positive, colorful outdoor images.

Not sure how to start making improvements? Dallas realtors Kim McAuliffe and Erika Orbin share helpful tips to create your own outdoor oasis:

1. Create a solid backdrop to your garden by planting perennial trees and bushes.

2. Add annuals for a splash of seasonal color – hanging baskets are easy and effective!

3. Resurface your patio in flagstone or brick.

4. Add a table and chairs or a sectional, a weatherproofed rug, and decorative pillows.

5. For shade, add an awning, pergola or a large patio umbrella.

6. Install outdoor lighting in your trees for evening ambience.

7. Install a water feature for relaxation and a sprinkler system for lower maintenance flower beds.

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