If you're planning to sell your house, there are so many different ways you can increase the property value. While focusing on aspects like the kitchen and bathrooms are smart investments, don't overlook the garden and landscaping. Often, big sales depend heavily on making a great first impression, and there's no better place to start than the outside of a house. However, before you head out to a garden supplies store, here's what you need to know. 

Why Gardens Matter

As mentioned above, the garden and landscaping can make a significant difference when someone first sees your home, even through a picture. With so many potential home buyers relying on online listings, having a beautiful backyard and lawn will immediately catch their eye. 

Then, once they step onto the premises and wander through the garden, they may start to feel more at home, possibly imagining it as their own. A garden or even just a well-manicured lawn will help accentuate patio or deck too, especially for buyers with kids and pets. 

What to Prioritize

The kind of work you should put into your garden will vary from homeowner to homeowner, as well as the current state of it. Suppose you're a novice gardener or limited on time and funds. In that case, it's better to focus on cleaning up and tidying the lawn rather than going to a garden supplies store and buying multiple plants. 

A lush, trim lawn with minimal shrubbery is more appealing than an overgrown, patchy lawn with wilting rose bushes on the side. Consider what the garden will look like from all angles, outside as well as inside your home. However, if you have the means and the knowledge to do so, feel free to get all the plants, trees, and shrubs for your home to fully decorate the landscaping. 

For your convenience, investing in low-maintenance and hardy plants is ideal. Ask your garden supplies store employee about native plants in the area; because they're from the region, they're more manageable for you and the future resident to care for.

Whether you're planning to sell or just interested in sprucing up your landscaping, P & M Garden Services has everything you need. Based in Eagle River, AK, they've provided high-quality garden supplies for both residents and businesses in the Anchorage and Wasilla areas for nearly 50 years. Their experienced and friendly will help you find exactly what you need to make your backyard and lawn flourish. You can preview what they have in store on their website, Instagram, and Facebook page. If you have any questions, call (907) 694-9293 today.