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The Landscaping Mistake That Really Decreases The Value Of
Your Home
By JEANA HARRIS
According to Bob Vila, a good landscape design can increase the value of your home by 20% — and buyers might not even give the inside a glance if the outside looks bad. Therefore, the biggest landscaping mistake that really decreases the value of your home is doing no landscaping at all.
If you spend $268 on lawn service, the value of your home will increase by $1,200, which comes out to a 352% return on investment. To improve your home's curb appeal, consider its architectural style — if you live in a Victorian, for example, choose a mix of classic, elegant perennials and well-manicured shrubs for your flowerbeds.
You should select colors that blend well with the color of your home, as well as plants or a design that you can maintain. Since there are plenty of easy plants that will look spectacular without requiring hours of special attention, you'll see a great return in the value of your home if you simply devote a little TLC to your landscaping and lawn care.