Your yard is the first thing that a prospective buyer will see, and it will reflect on you and your neighborhood. A gorgeous landscape can add to the value of your home, bringing the value from “good” up to “excellent” in many areas. In addition, proper landscaping can improve the environment by reducing environmental pollutants, reducing the need for sewage absorption, and increasing the amount of oxygen in the surrounding air.
Instead of raking leaves, stuffing them into lawn bags and hauling the bags to the curb, mow them with a mulching mower – a lawnmower with a specially designed high deck and a mulching blade that chops leaves into fragments as tiny as confetti. As the shredded leaves decompose, they will act as a natural fertilizer and weed control agent.
All shade is not equal. Some shady conditions will yield much more produce than others will, while some areas are better left for hostas and moss. Gardeners should be familiar with the different types of shade, but should also keep in mind that measuring how much shade your garden gets isn’t always easy. As long as your space gets at least three to four hours of sun, you’ll have a good choice.