TERRA DESIGN LANDSCAPES

Why invest in your landscape?



Landscape to Sell Your Home

Improve the curb appeal of your property to attract buyers. You have only one chance to create a favorable first impression. Overgrown and outdated landscapes can scare away potential buyers and decrease the value of your home. Buyers may never see your newly renovated kitchen if they take one look at your yard from the street and continue driving to the next house on the market.

Professionally landscaped homes sell for more than other comparable homes.
A Clemson University study found a 4-5% increase in value of homes with excellent landscapes versus a decrease in value of 8-10% for homes with poor landscapes.

Landscape projects have a favorable return on investment
There is some debate on the potential return on investment (ROI) for landscape projects. Generally, you can expect a ROI of about15% [American Society of Landscapes Architects].

Terra Design Landscapes can help you update your landscape resulting in a finished project that will not only enhance the curb appeal of your home and set it apart from others on the market but can increase your home’s value.

        

Landscape for You and Your Family

While some people are improving their landscapes to help sell their homes, others are investing in their landscapes because they are spending more time at home. Outdoor kitchens, entertainment spaces, and water features are very popular additions to the landscape. Creating an oasis in your backyard where your family can relax will improve your quality of life. "Garden rooms" are a cost effective way of adding living space to your home. Studies have shown that spending time outdoors is healthy not only for your body – but also for your mind.

Why hire a professional?

A professional can help you design outdoor spaces tailored to your lifestyle and budget.

Common DIY Landscaping Mistakes
- Lack of an overall design resulting in a haphazard approach to the landscape leaving a disorganized look.
- Failure to consider the soil condition and its effect on plant growth.
- Improper placement of plants – spacing shrubs and trees too close to the house or to each other; placing a plant that needs some shade in the full sun (or vice versa); failing to consider the plant’s mature size.
- Improper planting techniques causing the plant to suffer or die.
- Improper plant selection resulting in increased maintenance – pruning, watering, staking, etc..
- Installing walks and walls without properly preparing the base causing buckled walks and failed walls.

A professional will have the knowledge required to avoid these pitfalls.

Denise Rico, owner/designer of Terra Design Landscapes has degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Design. She has passed the NH Landscape Association's certification exam and is a NH Certified Landscape Professional. She has trained and passed the ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) certification exam and is a Level 1 Certified Paver Installer. With over 20 years in the business, Denise and crew can help you bring your landscape dreams to life.

Terra Design Landscapes PO Box 442 Henniker, NH 03242 (603)428-4258 info@terradesignlandscapes.com

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