That's right, landscaping the outside of your home adds value to your property! The more mature and established landscape that you have, then the value of your property will be worth more than an area that is not landscaped. Are you in need of a tax write off? What better to do so then by enjoying digging in the dirt and adding onto your landscaping!
Did you know homes that have well cared for landscaping typically have home values as great as 20% higher than properties that do not.
Let's be honest, when you come home to a beautiful landscape it will add a smile to your face versus seeing bare dirt everyday! Gardening is great therapy and who doesn't enjoy the beauty of fresh blooming shrubs throughout the months. Are you concerned about the winter months? No worries, there are plenty of evergreen options that will add color to your landscape year round, or you can choose shrubs such as Red Twig Dogwood that is not only native to Virginia, but also adds a hint of red to your landscape over the winter months!
Whether you're wanting a focal point to draw attention in your landscape, a border of shrubs as a foundation planting in your landscape, or a privacy hedge to block un-wanting views we have the perfect plant for you! Our Garden Center stocks a wide range of different blooming shrubs, deciduous or evergreen varieties, and shrubs that are dwarf or mature at larger heights.
By adding shrubs to your landscape you will play a beneficial part to the surrounding ecosystem! While shrubs are beautiful to look at and add interest to your area, they are crucial to providing food, pollen, and nectar to bees, butterflies, or birds. You could plant shrubs that provide berries too for the larger wildlife!
While providing food for the wildlife is important, shrubs can provide shelter for them too! Whether it is providing shade during hot summer days, an area to build a nest, or a temporary place to hide for larger predators a shrub can place a crucial role in survival for nearby wildlife!
Believe it or not, but with the right locations shrubs can lower energy bills in both the summertime and winter. By planting deciduous shrubs in the right places, such as in front of windows on the eastern and western exposure sides, it can reduce the power needed to cool your home by providing some shade through your windows. If you select a deciduous shrub, then in the wintertime it will have lost its leaves; therefore, it will allow the sun to shine through brightly to play a role in warming your home!
Who knew that planting shrubs could help create shade and act as a natural air conditioner for your home!