If you're planning on selling your home soon, it's a good idea to pay attention not only to the curb appeal of the house but the appeal of your landscaping. Homebuyers will appreciate a beautifully designed front and back lawn. Even if you don't have a green thumb, there are things you can do to greatly enhance the esthetics of your property's outdoor space.  

Make an Outdoor Living Space

Though you won't be able to include outdoor living space in the square footage specs of the property, visiting homebuyers will understand the added value that such a space offers to family and friends.

Consider adding a feature such as an arbor or garden archway to the backyard. Finish the area off with one or more flower garden beds and a bench or some chairs. This simple area will represent a nice place to have a beverage or a chat.

Add Mature Trees and Shrubbery

Mature trees and shrubbery take many years to grow, so prospective homebuyers appreciate the added value when the property boasts these things. Fortunately, you don't have to wait years before you can enjoy the look of mature trees and shrubbery.

A professional arborist in your area can help you to choose and source mature trees that are appropriate for your yard and region of the country. You don't even have to plant these yourself since this is part of the service that an arborist offers. Likewise, you can find fully-grown shrubbery at a good landscaping nursery, which will also off planting services for your purchase.

Incorporate Hardscaping

Hardscaping includes elements that are manmade and not part of the natural environment. Hardscaping lends itself to larger yards, but you can opt for smaller elements if space is not abundant. Consider adding bird and squirrel feeders, a miniature wooden footbridge over a tiny flowerbed, a tree swing, a fire pit, or a tiny, colorful potting shed. All of these things will help a potential buyer picture themselves enjoying your property.

Top it Off With Water Features

Water features help to liven up your outdoor space in a way that nothing else does. You can easily add a small pond, fountain or even a bird bath to help bring a new dimension to your outdoor environment. Easy to install solar-powered fountains and other water features are readily available at nurseries and hardware stores.

Taking the time to finish off your property with beautiful landscaping and hardscaping elements will really attract offers on your home. Most of these can be accomplished with professional help (such as those from 770 Tree Guy), and require little to no effort on your part.