LANDSCAPING: A MEAN TO ENHANCE YOUR PROPERTY VALUE.

One of the courses I enjoyed back then at the Department of Urban & Regional Planning of The Polytechnic, Ibadan was Landscape Design.

Landscaping is not just about good looks but can increase the value of your home/property by making it more attractive or aesthetically appealing. While there are many benefits to having a proper landscape design in your home, the use of the term "landscaping" has often been confused with "gardening" and so needs to be clarified

Landscaping is more than just gardening which is planting of flowers, shrubs, hedges, trees etc. Landscaping encompass more than that and when viewed from a distance, the true aesthetic of landscaping emerges as one get closer. From fragrance to interesting blossoms, patterned leaves, kerbs, paves, artificial lake, pond, water fountain etc add interest to the serenity of the property environment.

However, in similarity, gardening and landscaping are both home improvement techniques that center around enhancing the natural beauty of a home in general.

Tips for Designing your Landscape:

A well planned landscape design is pleasing to the eyes owing to the aesthetic beauty of the property environment with resultant effect that enhances the value of the property.

However, planning a landscape is not as simple as arranging trees, plants, and shrubs on your property.

To start your landscaping project you must first have a plan, which at the very least entails a written design or sketch of what you have in mind to achieve.

Here are some tips that could help you achieve a beautiful landscape:

* Develop a plan- Using paper and colored pencils, sketch a simple drawing of your compound depicting your house, streets, walks, drive-ways, patios, and utilities.
* Conduct a site analysis. Mark the areas of your compound needing shade or wind protection.
* Highlight areas where landscaping height or width may be restricted.
* Assess your family's needs- Think about access to the house, including walkways, driveways, parking, outdoor entertaining.
children's play areas, sports, recreation, and
extra parking.
* Determine your budget- Keep in mind that
landscaping is usually an incremental process.

* Locate use areas- Refer to your list of family needs and decide where to locate the areas for various uses.Importance of

However, landscaping might look like a Do-it-yourself project but the services of a Professional or firm of professionals is highly recommended. It's true that most people can mow their own lawns or plant a few shrubs, but the opportunity provided by professional landscaping companies shouldn't be prematurely dismissed.

Ill-advised landscaping can cause more damage than it's worth as there are several important reasons to consider hiring a professional landscaping company. Their general landscaping expertise and local geographical knowledge will help identify potential dangers before they occur.

Meanwhile, if you wish to "Do-it-yourself on a small scale. Kindly take note of the following tips:

1. Develop use areas- Try adding a focal point to the entrance area. If unsightly utility areas are visible from your house or patio, a sereening wall or hedge may be needed.
2. Design- To create a good visual, consider group planting, and keep your landscape features in scale with both the house and neighboring plants.

3. Construct- Landscape professionals can help you choose and locate new trees, shrubs, or ground cover, so share your drawings and ideas with employees at your local nursery.
Plant.

4. When you are ready to make a purchase, avoid buying damaged plants. The plants you use should be of specimen quality.

5. Maintenance- You'll want to make sure you have a watering system that gives all your new plantings adequate water. Keep your lawn mowed.

6. Accent and improve- A good landscape is always a work in progress. Each season add a new perennial or two, plant some bulbs in the fall for vibrant blooms, and add some seasonal annuals to provide some instant color if you're thinking of selling your house, or know you will be in the near future.

A good looking landscape is a contributing factor to good curb appeal because it is one of the first things a prospective buyer will notice. It is important to note that a landscape is important,
not just as scenery but because it links culture with nature, and the past with the present.

It has many values, not all of them tangible (such as sense of place); and it matters to people - it is people who create and value landscape.
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