Waterloo Region Record
Your home is likely one of your biggest investments and it needs to be maintained and updated to preserve or increase its value. All homeowners know that eventually the roof will have to be re-shingled, windows and doors have to be replaced, heating and AC systems wear out and flooring must be replaced. The consequences of not doing these things on time will be severe and reduce the value of your property. But what about your landscaping?
The value of your property is influenced by its “curb appeal” and nothing has a bigger influence here than landscaping. Do those shrubs, flower beds and trees you planted 15 years ago now look too big, overgrown or all stalks? Is the grass no longer lush and your walkway has several cracks making it uneven and dangerous? Landscaping in this stage does not look attractive and puts downward pressure on your home’s value.
Water problems can form over time resulting in leaky foundations, sinking areas or pooling. The best solution to these sorts of problems is to control the flow of water on your property. Create a berm with raised flower beds, conceal a trench with tall grasses or break up hard non porous soil to allow for water absorption. Examine the flow from downspouts to make sure water is directed away from the house or into catchment barrels for use in watering plants.
Landscaping also plays a role in home security and utility costs. Trees and shrubs that block sun in the summer and cold winds in the winter can also provide cover for intruders or access to second story windows.
Take a critical review of your landscaping considering property value, aesthetics and functionality. If you decide it is time to invest and live In the Kitchener, Guelph or surrounding areas contact Dirt Cheap at www.dirtcheap.ca to have high quality gardening materials delivered right to your garden in easily managed 50 lb bags and they will even place the bags exactly where you need them.
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