Should You Landscape Your Lawn Again After the Drought?

Should You Landscape Your Lawn Again After the Drought?  Many Houston lawns are falling victim to the extended drought this summer.  If you are wondering if you should invest in new landscape think about this:

* Good landscaping can increase your home's resale value by 14 percent, according to the Associated Landscape Contractors of America.  Better curb appeal may speed up the sale by as much as six weeks.

* Professionals recommend that you invest 10 percent of your home's value in landscaping.  More than just plantings, this includes structural features such as lighting, outdoor rooms, fences and pools.  Below are some helpful tips:

1. Determine what you need.  Are you landscaping to sell your home or to enjoy the property yourself for the longer term.

2. Get professional guidance.  Depending on the scope of your project and budget, consider hiring and arborist, a landscape designer or a certified landscape architect.  Ask friends for recommendations or search web sites such as the one for The American Society of Landscape Architects.

3. Develop a plan.  Set your priorities - what needs to be done (have you solved that drainage problem?) verses what you'd like to do (put in an outdoor entertainment area).  If you take a piecemeal approach, the result will look disorganized and cost you more money in the long run.

If you have any questions, or need capable and trustworthy representation, please give me a call.

Pamela Efferson, REALTOR
ASR, CSR, GRI, HRC, SRES
Member HAR, NAR, TAR, WCR

2009 Featured Realtor in Houston Real Estate Executive Magazine
2010 Houston Association of Realtors Top Producer
2011 FIVE STAR™ Real Estate Agent Texas Monthly Magazine

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