Friday, May 30, 2008

7 landscaping tips

Submitted by Ronald Tennant with Metrocities Mortgage:

These ideas offer some of the best returns for your renovation dollar. Plus, the payoff increases over time.
By Josh Garskof
If prospective buyers looked at your house today, what would they see outside? A giant evergreen that looks as if it might swallow the station wagon, perhaps, scraggly old foundation plants or maybe a kitchen-table view of the neighbors' kids' trampoline?
If so, you have a truly inexpensive opportunity to boost your home's curb appeal.
By spending $500 to $3,000 on plants and materials and a few hours of time, you can achieve a well-landscaped look without shelling out for professional help.
Besides the personal enjoyment you'll get from a prettier yard, landscaping adds more value than almost any other home renovation.
A recent Michigan State University study found that depending on where the house is located, high-quality landscaping adds 5 percent to 11 percent to its price.
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