When selling your home, there's so much more to it than simply making your house appealing to buyers. It's also worth taking the time to inspect and spruce up your front and back yard. When buyers see a beautiful garden, it makes the home more attractive. Similarly, if you neglect your garden, it will give the impression that the house has also been neglected. Here are some points to keep in mind when taking a fine-tooth comb through your yard.

Take it or leave it

Some homeowners grow particularly fond of specific plants for various reasons. Potted plants are fairly easy to move, and the new owners might accept this as part of the deal without a fuss. However, if you plan on uprooting any plants, it's important that you make this known to the potential buyers. Depending on where you plan to live in the future, you will need to consider the local laws. Some plants cannot be transported beyond certain points. It's also good to note that some plants are not likely to survive transplanting which would mean it best to leave them where they are.

Get rid of the clutter

It's not only your home that becomes cluttered. Your garden can also become overrun with various decorative items. If you have a rather elaborate collection of garden gnomes, you might want to pack at least most of them away before showing your home! Not everyone has the same tastes as you which is why it's best to keep your house and garden as neutral as possible.

Curb appeal

It's not just the backyard but also the front garden that should be tended to. As visitors arrive at your property, it's important to make them want to enter. Making your home more attractive starts with the path leading to your front door. So take the time to consider a buyer's perspective.

Clean up

Trim your trees, shrubs, and mow the lawn. If you have a considerable amount of work ahead of you, you might want to hire a professional landscaper. Not only do they have the knowledge but they also have all the tools and equipment needed to turn any garden into a natural paradise. Get rid of any plant material that you cut from the plants and trees. If you have a compost heap on the far side of your garden, you should make sure that it does not have an unpleasant smell and that it is properly contained.

Clean walkways

After you have trimmed the plants that grow along the pathways in your garden, you should take the time to go over the path with a high pressure hose. This will clean the bricks or stones and remove any ugly and slippery moss.

Staging

Just as your home can be staged, so too can your garden. It's all about setting up the right garden furniture in the right places so that potential buyers can imagine themselves spending time in these special places. Take it a step further and cover the table with a colorful tablecloth, add some fresh flowers in a vase (perhaps some flowers from your garden) and even a water pitcher, glasses, light snacks and plates.

Garden view from inside

Leave your window coverings open on windows that have a pleasant view of the garden. Like a picture on the wall of your home, this view will enhance the interior beauty of your house.

Sustainability

When people see a lush, green garden, they often wonder about the costs of upkeep. Make sure that your garden is freshly mulched for water conservation and, if you have an eco-friendly irrigation system, you can use this as a positive selling point!

Types of plants

Consider planting fruit trees and berry bushes in your garden. Not only are they beautiful but they also yield delicious benefits!

Keep pets at bay

Pets like dogs should be kept in a safe place and away from your perfectly sculpted garden. If they do leave their “mark” on your lawn, make sure that you clean it up right away so that potential buyers are not detoured.

Lighting

Soft garden lighting is also beneficial. Particularly when you show your home at night. Consider solar powered lights that you can place wherever you please, and they will not require any source of power.

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