Improving Curb Appeal by Improving the Look and Safety of Your Trees

Whether you are selling your home or merely want your property to look better in your neighborhood, improving curb appeal can add value and boost your personal pride. In fact, ask any realtor and you will quickly learn the true impact of improving curb appeal! But while many people think curb appeal involves only their house and its appearance, most experts would agree that it takes more than just house paint to improve the look of your home. To make your whole property look better, pay attention to your yard, and don’t forget your trees!

Trees Are the Cornerstones of a Beautiful Yard

When you think about your yard, you might think first about your grass and landscape elements. But without trees, your property looks kind of naked, doesn’t it? So, don’t take your trees for granted. When considering the curb appeal of your yard, be sure to consider how your trees look and the impression they give.

 

Older Growth or Newer Plantings Need TLC

Whether your trees are older, newer, or a mix of both, they need and deserve some tender loving care. If you often have to clean up fallen branches and limbs after even the mildest of storms, your trees might not be as healthy as they should be. Perhaps they need trimmed or pruned to improve their health. Fallen branches and limbs also point out to passersby that your trees are not safe. Imagine a visitor or prospective home buyer seeing your yard littered with tree debris – they will judge your trees to be a problem that must be addressed. That will likely impact the perceived value they place on your home.

 

Improving Curb Appeal Begins with Perspective

It’s easy to overlook your home’s flaws even if they would be glaringly obvious to you if it were someone else’s home. But next time you drive up your street and approach your home, take a fresh look. Consider your entire property. What do you see? How does it compare to your neighbors’? Oftentimes, improvements can be simple and easy do-it-yourself projects. Other times, however, it pays to get advice and estimates from professionals.