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Studies have shown that when the landscaping of a home is in excellent condition, it can sell for about 4 to 5 percent higher, while homes with landscaping in very poor condition can sell for 8 to 10 percent less.  That’s a huge difference in the overall selling price of your home.

Shrubbery and other greenery that has an unkempt appearance can often be misconstrued as a sign of neglect, and gives a bad impression of your house overall.  Prospective homebuyers who see shrubbery that has not been well maintained may not even be aware of their observation, but it will have an impact on the way they view your property as a whole. If they do observe the unkempt shrubbery directly, they may make the assumption that the rest of the home has not been properly maintained. 

Keep bushes and shrubs neat, and well-shaped, to give the overall impression that the entire property has been well cared for. For that added touch, try to keep the shrubbery in line with the other greenery and outdoor decorations that you have on your property.  This will be even more eye-pleasing from the street level, creating more interest.

It’s a very inexpensive task that you can do yourself, and it shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours of your time to get done.  If you don’t have the time, the ability, or the inclination to trim the shrubbery, don’t just let it go.  This can only risk losing a lot of time and money in the long run. Instead, consider hiring a professional.  This will cost approximately $35 to $45 per hour, but it will be well worth the small investment in the end.

Flowers, especially bright flowers, can liven up the exterior of your home very inexpensively and easily.  They needn’t be expensive or exotic.  Even the cheapest, easy-care, low maintenance flowers will do just fine, such as:

H    petunias,

H    marigolds,

H    sweet alyssum,

H    zinnias,

H    And bachelor’s buttons. 

Flowers are an especially nice touch under windows, on porches, and in flower beds.  They create a special level of warmth and depth, making your property appears cared for as well as enjoyed. 

You might be wondering exactly how much time you should dedicate to sprucing up the landscape of your property.  How much time and money is worth it for your sale? Even if you put a minimal amount of money, effort, and time in to your landscaping, it will help you in selling your home, and perhaps even getting a boost in the selling price.  Every effort you make will help.