Having the right landscaping services can brighten your curb appeal when you decide to sell your home. In the 2018 Modeling Impact Report: Outdoor Features by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), lawn care services were found to have a 267% return on investment. But what landscaping services can specifically increase your property value?

We’ll discuss what landscaping services can increase your property value in further detail below.

Creating curb appeal on a budget

Here are the landscaping services that can add to your home’s curb appeal without breaking the bank.

1. Cut and edge your grass

If you have a lawn mower and edger, you can cut and edge your grass yourself. If not, you can hire a company to do it for you and pay between $30 to $80 per visit, depending on your square footage. You should also consider trimming your trees and snipping your shrubbery.

Just make sure you don’t cut your grass too short or too often. Otherwise, you’ll risk brown patches and more sunlight reaching weeds, causing them to grow. You should also mow when the grass is dry for fewer clumps and leave the clippings on the lawn so nitrogen and nutrients can return to the lawn.

2. Apply fresh mulch

Another budget-friendly landscaping service you can do to your yard is adding mulch. This helps the soil retain moisture, reduces weeds, and can make your landscaping look fresh. Plus, it’s also very cheap, costing around $1.60 for a bag that covers two feet.

Mulch comes in various colors. And while red is popular in commercial areas, real estate experts recommend adding a darker color like brown or black. This is because red mulch decomposes quicker because it’s made from recycled wood chips. While brown mulch can lose its color after a season, it can make your plants appear more vibrant.

3. Add groups of flowers to your yard

Another way to spruce up your front and backyards is to purchase potted flowers or plants. You can group a specific type of flower or color together in clusters of three, five, or seven. This will create a drift of plants that adds flow to your landscape and a more substantial impact than just scattering them.

4. Stain your deck

While your front yard will catch the attention of potential home buyers at first, your backyard matters just as much. If you have a deck in your backyard, it might be time to give it special attention. Over time, weather can wreak havoc on a deck, causing the stain to fade or crack. You can hire a professional landscaping service to stain your deck or do it yourself.

No matter what you decide, make sure you power wash your deck first and then apply the new stain to your deck. Renting a power wash typically costs around $39 per day on average, while a gallon of stain can cost between $25 to $30. If you plan on hiring a landscaping service or handyman to help with your deck, you can expect to pay a few hundred dollars for their help.

Ready to try out landscaping services?

Absolute Hauling & Services LLC is a family-owned and operated cleanup service that serves central and southeast Michigan. We specialize in yard waste removal, demolition, and light landscaping services.

Want to learn more? Request a free estimate or call us at 810-252-8641. You can also reach us at info@absolutehaulingandservices.com. We look forward to helping you with your next project!