Top 3 Reasons for you to love Productive Landscape

Productive landscape- just what the heck is it?  According to Team Maneely, with Homesmart Fine Homes and Land, productive landscaping is anything added to your landscape that produces a benefit for the homeowner.  It can be as simple as a fast growing shade tree creating a little relief from the intense mountain sun, or as involved as a floral arrangement used to attract hummingbirds.

For Team Maneely, we prefer to have a landscape that helps produce food for our family.  Our backyard contains six different fruit trees.  We have two peach, two cherry, an apple and a pear.   And this year our cherry crop is amazing, and it looks like the apple and peaches are well on their way too.  The poor pear just never seems to grow beyond microscopic size.  Along with our fruit trees we have an herb garden complete with rosemary, thyme, and mint, a large section of arugula, and a thorn free blackberry shrub .  We have been busy preserving our cherry harvest by canning. 

TOP THREE REASONS TO LOVE PRODUCTIVE LANDSCAPE

3.)  Give your property an edge and added value by having your landscape serve a unique purpose.  Love butterflies?  Make sure to incorporate the flowers they seek.  Enjoy bird watching? Include a feeder or bath to attract them.  Fancy yourself an Italian foodie?  Plant some tomatoes and make a sauce to knock the socks off your guests.  If you enjoy it, it is likely that others will too!

2.) Productive landscape creates a unique space.  I remember watching Dennis the Menace as a child and his affable elder neighbor Wilson spent a great amount of time with his prize garden.  At some point he even had created an award winning space as deemed by the garden society.  If you have a productive landscape chances are you have created a unique space that can be used as a selling feature for your real estate agent to highlight in marketing your property to others.   

1.)  Landscape that is productive serves a greater purpose.  We a little thought and ingenuity, you can have space that is even "brown thumb" friendly and easy to maintain but still serves a greater purpose.  For instance, here in Prescott Arizona, we conserve water.  Maybe your productive landscape are plants that are drought tolerant.  Perhaps you have added a water cistern to help collect rainwater for landscaping.  Both the rainwater collection and drought tolerant plants are productive landscape and will serve a greater purpose for potential buyers.  

Curb Appeal: Landscaping Tips for Home Selling Success

Did you know that a well landscaped yard not only gives your home beautiful curb appeal but can also increase your home’s value by 10 percent? According to a 2013 National Association of Realtors survey, a whopping 71% of home buyers factor in curb appeal when conducting their home search. Put your home's best foot forward with these five inexpensive landscaping tips. 

1.  Plants - natures way of dressing up the scenery. 

Not only do plants add instant color they can also add a backdrop that compliments the style of your house. Most seasonal and annual selections are relatively inexpensive and good deals can be found at your neighborhood nursery, big box retail or home improvement store.  Local nurseries are good sources for finding information and selection of indigenous plants which in turn create an inviting habitat for local birds and wildlife. 

2.  Decks and Patios - a great place to relax.

People are always on the lookout for places to hang out and socialize. If your backyard does not have a patio or deck, this might a good area to spend a little money. A backyard with something is better than a backyard with nothing at all when it comes to increasing value to the property. If you have patio furniture, it should be in good condition. Power-wash it to spruce it up (if needed), apply a coat of paint and get new cushions. These are just a few inexpensive ways to give a tired patio set a new lease on life.

3.  Create interesting focal points with container gardens.

These mini eco-gardens or a single large tropical can add interest and an appealing nature to a deck or patio area you want to highlight. Potential buyers will be able to picture themselves relaxing in the space with family and friends.

4. Add a water feature.

Fountains, birdbaths and water features add to the aesthetic of a lush backyard by incorporating a flowing focal point. Water can also create a melodious spa-like cooling effect especially if the house is located in a state that has warm summers, like Arizona.  

5. Keep the yard tidy.

This is the time to make sure all trees and shrubs are pruned and flower beds are weeded.  A new application of mulch can do wonders in tiding up an unruly flower bed. Mulch can be purchased inexpensively and will give your beds a uniform finished look. Not only will this show favorably for your house but also has a positive effect on the neighborhood.

With these five tips, your house will be well on its way to attracting a new owner. Your real estate agent is a great source of information in regards to local landscaping companies and landscaping ideas that have worked in selling other homes on the market. 

I am Jason Maneely and I am here to help you with all of your real estate needs. "As a 3rd generation Prescottonian, I have a wealth of knowledge about the area, schools, culture and the many activities Prescott has to offer."  Call me today at (928) 925-6050 and let's find the home of your dreams!

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