Picture this: you’re approaching a home as a potential buyer or visiting a business for the first time. The grass is overgrown, weeds creep through the sidewalk cracks, shrubs spill into the walkway, and the flower beds are neglected and lifeless. Not exactly a warm welcome. Now imagine the same scene—with a neatly manicured lawn, pristine walkways, artfully trimmed shrubs, and colorful, thriving flower beds. That first impression? Instantly elevated!
Whether you are a buyer or a visitor, we all form an impression of a location by our first viewing, which means the landscaping is often the first thing we will see. That is why regular landscaping maintenance is a critical aspect of property care. It not only makes your property neat and beautiful, but it also improves curb appeal and directly contributes to property value.
If you have been debating whether residential landscaping or commercial landscaping is right for your property, keep reading to learn how it improves property value, the benefits you gain, how DIYing can fall short, and what you can do to get started today!
How Landscaping Influences Property Value:
First impressions are everything! Whether you are a business trying to attract clients to walk in the door or a homeowner looking to sell your property, a tidy, well-maintained yard signals a well-cared-for business or home.
On the business side, a neat, beautiful outdoor space inspires trust in potential customers. Inviting landscaping that is well-maintained and hardscaping elements that are safe to traverse demonstrate that you care for your clientele and have the business wherewithal to enhance your property. This will increase your potential for walk-ins and encourage existing customers to refer you to others.
On the residential side, appraisers and potential buyers often factor in the outdoor condition of a property as a part of their final assessment, especially given the return to the homebody lifestyle we have seen in recent years. Performing regular residential landscaping will increase your property’s curb appeal, potentially driving buyer interest and perceived home value.
Benefits of Regular Landscaping Maintenance:
Landscaping maintenance is more than just running a mower across the grass; it is a strategic, multi-step plan devised to improve the health and durability of your outdoor space, even against the harshest weather or environmental conditions. By taking advantage of regular landscaping maintenance from a professional team, you can enjoy the following benefits:
- Prevents tree, shrub, and lawn overgrowth
- Minimizes lawn disease and pest infestations
- Improves safety by keeping pathways, trees, and common areas clear
- Extends the life of lawns, plants, irrigation systems, and hardscapes
- Reduces the need for expensive corrective work later
Key Maintenance Tasks That Add Value:
While planting flowers adds beauty to a space, there are specific tasks that provide a high return on investment. When it comes to residential landscaping, here are the top landscaping maintenance tasks that add value:
- Routine lawn mowing and edging
- Seasonal fertilization
- Seasonal pruning and plant health care
- Irrigation checks and repairs
- Mulching, weed control, and debris removal
- Hardscape cleaning
Commercial Property Considerations:
While single-family residences require many of the same attributes of landscaping maintenance as commercial properties, there are a few distinctions to keep in mind.
Regarding commercial properties that are business locations, clearing and cleaning should be kept on a strict schedule. Not only does this reflect professionalism and care, but it is a critical safety factor. Leaves making sidewalks slippery or branches hanging low enough for someone to get hit can cause accidents or injury. Therefore, a clean, well-kept property is vital to invite customers and clients in while keeping them safe.
For commercial properties like a multi-family housing complex that resides under the rules of an HOA, the above safety rules apply, along with often even stricter guidelines. These complexes may need to meet specific standards to preserve community guidelines and bylaws. For example, some multi-family housing complexes allow for personalized garden beds while others do not. If you are the property manager of an HOA-run complex, you will want to review your HOA guidelines and possibly consult with the HOA board to determine the necessary requirements of the property.
Why DIY Can Fall Short:
While some residential homeowners and small commercial property managers may consider tackling landscaping maintenance themselves, it often proves to be more time-consuming and costly than anticipated. Effective maintenance requires in-depth knowledge of plant care, soil health, local growing conditions, and the right tools for the job. From purchasing and storing equipment like mowers, trimmers, and blowers to safely handling fertilizers and pest control products, the DIY approach can quickly become overwhelming without the proper expertise and resources. On top of that, there is the forfeiture of time!
To handle every aspect of landscaping maintenance, including mowing, weeding, pruning, pest control, mulching, fertilization, and more, most people need to spend every weekend of the spring and summer toiling away outside. If you don’t, which is common among busy home and property owners, it can result in:
- Inconsistent results
- Irrigation leaks
- Lawn disease
- Soil compaction
- Explosive weed growth
- Wasted resources
- Poor aesthetics
Fortunately, a simple solution allows you to get back your precious time, yield incredible results, ensure the safety of your landscaping, increase your property value, and potentially save you money: professional landscaping maintenance!
Why Choose Musser Landscaping for Your Landscaping Maintenance
Homeowners, property managers, HOAs, and business owners in Eastern Washington seeking to protect or increase the value of their property with consistent, professional landscaping maintenance, we at Musser Landscaping provide local experience and dependable year-round service.
Our friendly, trained crews take pride in detail and consistency, which has allowed us to build a strong reputation for helping clients protect and enhance property value over time. Our full-service maintenance plans are tailored to your property’s unique features. Whether you need residential landscaping or commercial landscaping, we craft a unique plan based on your property’s size and environmental conditions.
Ready to protect your property’s value with expert landscaping maintenance? Contact Musser Landscaping today for a customized maintenance plan that fits your goals and budget.
