Advantages of Good Landscaping

Landscaping is a garden art and just like any other type of art, it needs time, analysis, and a lot of patience to get your desired result just right. But aside from aesthetic purposes,  there are other advantages of having a good landscape.

Increase Resale Value

To start with, a nice landscape design will add value to your house. Homebuyers are more than willing to pay more for a house that looks and feels great. A well-managed property, both on the inside and outside will boost its value and would become more appealing to home buyers. We all like to increase the value of our properties and landscaping is a simple, fun way to do it for yourself. Before landscaping or selecting plants you need to decide what look you are going for, is it a natural look, cottage style, food-friendly, water-friendly, etc. Check your local garden stores for your best types for your area.

 

Some of the best trees to have on your property are:

• Maple Tree – Maple Trees are heat tolerant, hardy, and are one of the most beautiful autumn colored trees.

 

• Dogwood Tree – It’s one of the most beautiful small flowering trees you can plant with white, pink, or red leaves and slowly turn to dark red in autumn.

• Golden Chain Tree – These small, erect trees have wisteria-like flowers, but only in yellow, that appear early to mid-spring.

Please check your local garden store to see what plants suit your area best. 

Improves Outdoor Space Functionality

It would be more enjoyable to hold gatherings and host parties in your home when you are confident that your entire house is maximised to the fullest. Entertaining guests will be pleasurable when you have a well-decorated garden, where you can add a set of outdoor furniture to keep them comfortable. It’s also beneficial to have a fruit and vegetable garden that not only reduces your grocery bill but lets you have a fresh supply of produce.

Backyard gardens usually have an assortment of green vegetables such as:

• Tomatoes – Tomatoes can be planted during spring and summer. They require regular watering and can be harvested after 10 – 14 weeks. They are susceptible to pests such as aphids, tomato fruitworm, and hornworms, you can counter this by planting marigolds near them or natural insecticide.

• Lettuce – Can be grown all year round, but generally likes the cooler seasons. Plant them during spring or autumn and can be harvested 2 – 3 months after. Be careful of snails though.

• Cucumber – Cucumbers love the summer heat and detest cool, wet weather. They can be planted from spring to mid-summer and can be harvested in about 75 days. These are grown yearly. 

• Beans – Beans can be planted all year round or from September to January in temperate and colder areas. They can be harvested after 12 – 14 weeks. They can be afflicted with fungus in which leaves will have holes and progress to having light green leaves with dark veins. Removing the affected plants is your only choice.

 

Check your area and soil to see what plants and trees would grow best. 

• Dwarf Lemon – Lemons are usually a must-have in every kitchen. Dwarf Lemon trees make it possible to grow in smaller spaces.

• Fig – One of the fastest-growing fruit trees which takes about 3 years to reach fruit-bearing age. Though they may grow big, proper pruning will help to keep them at a suitable height.

• Plum – Plum trees are hardy and give a lot of fruit. They are widely available in Australia between November to April. European plums have the best flavor when they ripen on the tree, while Japanese plums are picked and leave them to ripen in a cooler place.

• Apple – Apples are commonly grown in Victoria and Tasmania, because of the cooler temperatures. It will take about 3 – 4 years before they reach fruit-bearing age and 2 years for dwarfs.

 

Provide shade and help wildlife to thrive.

Mature trees will provide shade during the hot summer days which helps reduce the need for your air conditioning to do its job. Wildlife such as bees, butterflies, birds, and other small mammals will also thrive in the community. Pollinators can then continue to do their magic and keep the flowers in bloom.

Some shrubs that help bring wildlife and bees to your home are:

• Spider Flower – These flowers attract a wide variety of insects, bees, and are loved by birds that feed off of their nectar.

• Native Bluebell – These small yet beautiful flowers can be commonly found on the roadside attracting bees and butterflies. You can put them on pots or hanging baskets if you need to add color to your home.

• Bottlebrush – These shrubs look exactly like bottle brushes and are perfect for beginner gardeners as these are hardy plants and require little maintenance.

• Lavender – Considered as one of the most versatile and popular essential oils used in aromatherapy, this flowering plant is one of the most attractive to bees.

Improves Quality of Life

It brings peace and tranquility and contributes to a better sense of well-being. When your outdoor space is polished and well-maintained, you get a healthier outlook, paving the way for clearer thoughts, creativity, and relief from stress. When your home is frequented by wildlife, it adds diversity to the number and kinds of visitors that come into your property. You are not only improving your mental health but also helping to preserve wildlife.

Some additions that will help frequent wildlife visits are:

• Nesting Boxes – Nesting boxes encourage wild birds, and sometimes bats, to breed and set up nests in your property. Note that different types of nest boxes will attract different birds.

• Pond or Fountain – Water is essential in attracting wildlife and a pond is perfect for that role. You may also be able to attract frogs and dragonflies 

Landscaping your property is also a responsible way of taking care of the environment and providing a beautiful atmosphere for future generations. The best place to show your love for the environment is your home. You can start from your property and set a good example for your neighbours.

A good landscape design can definitely provide many advantages in many aspects. Although it takes time, effort, and patience to work with the planning, once everything is complete, you will surely be surprised by the outcome.