Never underestimate what makes a property beautiful. Good landscaping can give you more function outdoor living space as well as increase your home’s value. If you plan to eventually sell your home, develop your landscape early so that the plants, trees and shrubs have time to mature.
“If you have children, a landscape should be created with safety in mind,” said Greg Flanagan of Edina Painting. “You can even craft your particular landscape, especially at your home, to provide privacy or to end problems with neighbors who are too nosy. Trees, plants and shrubs absorb noise so a great landscape can decrease noise pollution and help you sleep better.”
Landscaping also can optimize home security by making it more difficult for an intruder. Most importantly, a well-planned design can even reduce the time you spend working on your yard and more time enjoying it.
“It’s important to hire a landscaping professional to design, enhance and build beautiful features on your home or commercial property,” said Dean Bjorkstrand, a Minneapolis landscaper. “This is because they are well versed in ground sloping and water runoff and erosion, which will protect your home’s foundation from any damage.”
A landscaping professional can even discuss with you the details of xeriscaping, which reduces the water use of your home by up to 75 percent. Talk about savings! Landscaping can also reduce both winter and summer energy costs by up to 50 percent off your heating and cooling bills.
While outdoor beauty isn’t just a treat for the eyes, it also can reduce stress levels and lead to an improved physical and mental well-being. Talk with a landscaping professional when you plan to enhance the beauty of your outdoor space at your home.
