A well landscaped garden can add value to your home by as much as 15-20%. However, if it is not maintained properly and becomes a source of headache for owners, it can also become a liability when it is time to sell. Failure to keep it in a pristine condition will put off buyers knowing that there will be a lot of work ahead to make the place organized and neat. However, many of the potential disasters in a garden can be prevented or even avoided altogether. A clutter-free landscape is much more pleasing to the eye than an unkempt patch. Here are signs that indicate your backyard needs decluttering.
Shrubs and Hedges Do Not Thrive
There are many reasons why your shrubs and hedge covers are not growing properly. They can be old already and need replacement. Remember that the lifespan of shrubs can be anywhere from 10-15 years so when they have reached this age, it is time to pull them out and plant new ones. Other reasons are lack of fertilizer, poor soil, and over mulching. In addition, shrubs that are planted too close together cannot grow properly. Crowding plants prevents them from getting the nutrients they need. Being close together offers another disadvantage – there is a lack of circulation of air inviting pests and causing diseases. Therefore, some landscaping techniques to improve the health and look of your garden include proper spacing, uprooting plants that are not healthy, and fertilizing.
Assortment of Plants
It is easy to get carried away with planting. You will probably want to have one of everything from perennials to annuals. However, planting different types of plants can result in a mishmash of your landscape. Hence, you might not find the view attractive if your plot has many varieties of plants and flowers. Decluttering your garden can be as easy as choosing the plants that thrive best in your area and increasing the number of plants that are the same. This way you will avoid overloading your parcel and ensure that the plants are given the right space so that they can thrive.
Weeds, Overgrown Grass, and Uncontrolled Bushes
Part of garden and lawn maintenance is to remove weeds, mow overgrown grass, and prune bushes. When weeds start to appear and are more prolific than the grass, it is time to dig them up or apply a product. Mowing the grass at regular intervals also helps them grow better as is pruning bushes. Pruning, weeding, and mowing are simple tasks that can improve the look of the garden immensely. It also gives a neat and clutter-free appearance.
Accessories and Tools
It is easy to overload your backyard with accessories such as fountains, statues, and ponds. However, if the arrangement is not carefully planned, these items can just end up cluttering the look of a space. Make sure that you do not have so many things in the garden that not only eat up space, but also distort a clean and clutter free landscape. A shed for tools can keep your space neat and organized.
Decluttering the garden is a great idea to enhance the appearance of your backyard. Removing plants, planting uniform species, weeding, moving, and pruning as well as keeping tools and accessories stored properly are simple ways to prolong the life of your garden and its value.
