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Lawn Maintenance tips for your Keller TX yard

In today’s Keller real estate market, selling your home can be quite a challenge with the ever increasing number of homes on the market. Since good curb appeal can attract more potential buyers, having a well maintained yard and landscaping can help your home sell quicker and may bring in a greater sales price. In the Southlake TX or Keller TX real estate markets, where the average price of a home is generally greater than other areas in the North Texas real estate markets, having a manicured yard with just the right landscaping is essential to be competitive with other homes listed in these areas.
Some Realtors claim that having a professional landscape design can add up to 15 percent to the market value. Homeowners may choose to maintain their own yard or may hire a professional for lawn maintenance and treatments. Knowing how to properly care for your yard is important not only to enhance its curb appeal, but proper care can save you money in the long run by preventing the need to replace shrubs, plants, and grass.
According to some reports from some fertilizer manufacturers, people on average fertilize their yards less than two times per year. Most manufacturers recommend that your lawn is fertilized every two months. This may be costly for some homeowners, but if you are planning on selling your home in the near future, it may be a good investment.
Along with feeding your grass, shrubs, and other plants, you need to properly water your greenery. Over watering can be just as destructive as under watering. Your local landscaping company or home and garden center may be able to give you advice on how to properly maintain your lawn and shrubs. You may also find information on the internet about how to care for your lawn and shrubbery.
For lower maintenance landscaping, try to plant grass or shrubs that are native to your area. If you live in an area that doesn’t have a lot of rainfall, you may want to consider plants that are drought resistant. Plants that are not native to your area may be difficult to grow and many times they are more costly than those that are more abundant in your area. Consult your local landscaping or home and garden experts for more details on what to plant and how to properly take care of your lawn. Having a nice yard sets the stage for a quicker and more profitable sale of your home. As always give it me call and I will be more than happy to help, Betty Warden, 817-521-5849.