February is a great time to plan your up coming backyard projects. Here are four smart ideas to help improve your yard and home value. With spots of sun in the sky the desire to hit the back yard is strong.
- Add a gazebo for shade
- Add step stones or walkway to tie the yard together
- A new flower bed to add color
- Add large landscape pots to highlight special areas
Real estate experts say that when it comes to your homes’ exterior and landscaping that you should spend 5 – 7% of the homes value in yard and exterior projects to fit the needs of your family. A gazebo can be an instant eye pleaser that gives your yard a finished look.![thumbs_gazebo[1]](http://hardlinedesign.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/thumbs_gazebo1.jpg "thumbs_gazebo[1]")
To make your new outdoor spaces accessible add walk ways for a continuous flow. This is a great way to make the property seem finished. You can use pea gravel or stepping stones or even a more permanent concrete walk.
In your flower beds and planting around your home opt for the easy landscaping. Use lots of evergreens, native plantings, perennials and bulbs that come back every year.
Lastly add a few large landscape pots. Plant them with colored or seasonal plants. Two or three large planted pots make a huge wow factor to the front of a home. Use moist control soil in the pots and these two can be easily taken care of through the warm months ahead.
A little planning ahead and you can be set for spring to create a beautiful backyard and while enjoying your new outside spaces you can have the comfort of knowing that you improvements increased your home appeal and value.
