Topiary
Barbed wire
These pictures may not have been taken in Minnesota but I am using them to illustrate a point. Landscaping makes a huge difference and is the only home improvement that I can think of that can give up to a 1000% return on the dollar. For homeowners who plan on selling during the warmer months some hanging baskets, a freshly mowed lawn and carefully trimmed hedges can help your home sell faster and for more money.
Low maintenance landscaping is best. Home buyers are sometimes put off by elaborate gardens that they may not have the time, interest or experience to maintain. The bushes in the top picture are maintained by the gardener which is also an option. If you need some landscaping advice start at your local neighborhood garden center.
Teresa, that is so true and you also get to enjoy how pretty your home is while waiting to sell.
And your photographs are always simply beautiful.
making improvements for your own enjoyment is the best reason for making them
Just spent several backbreaking hours raking up leaves in only my front yard this last weekend. My home isn’t up for sale but it made a huge difference in the way my yard looks.
I can’t wait until the snow melts and I can rake.