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We recently advised you that certain types of landscaping can help (or harm). Resale Value of Your Home. (Stay away from prickly plants! Avoid invasive species! Don’t plant too many trees!) But another way to add value to your home – or at least its attractiveness – is to remove or move towards outdated landscaping dispense. Things like garden gnomes and bouldering accents that were once on everyone’s lips are now being noticed by potential buyers and your neighbors, like your grandmother’s fluffy purple rug.

Here are a few landscaping trends that are past their prime and should be put to bed.

Say goodbye to boxwood shrubs

Today’s homeowners want landscaping that is easy to manage and that adds appeal, dimension, and character to their home. Box bushes offer none of this. These shrubs were popular in England and found their way to North America in the 17th century. While they will give your garden a uniform look, they are also easily susceptible to disease and the required pruning Maintaining their shape is a nuisance.

Home buyers these days want to see more of the home, so consider planting or smaller plants Perennials in front and larger bushes on the corners of the house.

Replace these garden statues and fountains

Landscaping continues to evolve and a less crowded and open look is all the rage right now. Unfortunately, certain garden accents like statues and Dwarfs don’t go well with modern landscaping. Think of them like a mess in the garden and instead let the plants speak for themselves.

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Another garden statue that has not aged well is the three tier fountain. These towering sculptures have been around since Thousands of years, and while everyone loves a little water feature, these one in particular have an outdated look that they need regular cleaning, and they often need to be repaired. You better go with a bubbly which has a simple structure and is easy to care for.

Dig up the huge boulder

Rock gardens are popular ways to conserve water and landscaping. However, the heyday of the giant random boulder is behind us. As Gardening etc. Says, “Impervious hard landscaping is bad for biodiversity and just isn’t a very smart way of using valuable outdoor space.” So too many hardscapes can make a garden look neglected and less functional.

Instead of this? To install Rain garden. The diverse plants will be a beautiful eye-catcher and save water at the same time.

Opt for natural alternatives to colored mulch

Mulch is a handy way to beautify your garden. The garden fertilizer keeps the moisture in the soil, helps to shade the soil and provides your plants with vital nutrients. The color and design can also add to the attractiveness of your home. Unfortunately, colored mulches were found in the 1960s, are now an outdated eyesore – and they sometimes contain harmful impurities.

Instead, opt for a natural mulchwhich is available in darker shades that can give you the contrast you want.