Planting a tree may increase the value of your home. Now that may seem like a strange statement, but according to a study published by The American Nursery and Landscaping Association, homes with trees sell for more! They increase curb appeal but there's more! As many areas of the US face water shortages, homeowners face a dilemma of how to keep their lawns looking nice while rationing water. The answer is trees, shrubs, and drought resistant plants.
Trees can help save you money too! Louisville can experience drought like conditions in the summer and is also a prime example of the "urban heat island effect," when a metropolitan area is significantly warmer than the surrounding rural areas. Trees help reduce this effect. They also provide shade for homes, sheltering from the hot Louisville sun. This helps reduce cooling costs in the summer. Trees help reduce air pollution. These are just a few of the benefits of having trees as part of your landscape plan.
So when is the best time to plant trees in the Louisville area? Mid to late fall and early to mid spring are the best times to plant trees in the area. You do not want to plant in late spring because the trees may not survive the heat of summer. So now is the time to start planning how you may improve your landscaping plans. You can contact a local nursery or landscaper or you can also go it alone. But for those who are lucky enough to live in Louisville, there is a third option.
Wallitsch Nursery and Garden center has been serving the Louisville area for over 60 years. They have a unique service called We Plan You Plant! This is a semi do it yourself program for homeowners. They will help you plan the what, where and how of your landscape plan and you do the planting. This is a cost effective way to have a professionally landscaped lawn. A local professional will also be able to tell you if you need to have any special permits for planting and if there are any trees that are not allowed in your area.
Most people are only thinking about the fully decorated tree standing in the family room this time of year. But it is never the wrong time to think of ways to increase your home's value with exterior landscaping! The previously mentioned study showed a single tree can increase the value by 2 percent. A home with a nice landscaping plan can increase the sale value 10-30 percent in some areas and these homes tended to sell faster as well! If you are ready to find a home to grow roots in, call Mollie Younger! They know Louisville!
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