 Gratuitous Spring shot Our good friends Paul & Becky Heaps over at Realty Executives Pro Brokers have a weekly radio show, Let's Talk Real Estate on WSJM AM 1400 & FM 94.9. Guess who's talking real estate with them tomorrow (1/28/14) from 6-7pm?! Yup, yours truly...better put dinner on hold, dear. I'll be discussing steps to take to get your landscape ready if you're listing your home, as well as current trends and the value a professionally designed/installed landscape can add to your real estate investment. It promises to be a riveting conversation...please tune in! You can listen to live to WSJM here, or if you're catching this too late, I'll post the podcast when it's ready. 2/1/14 UPdated to add audio:A unique challenge faces those of us who design landscapes in regions of the world where there are four distinct seasons- creating a landscape that has elements that shine in each of those seasons. The importance of plant selection can't be over emphasized. Without careful planning, a stunning summer perennial border can easily become a boring, blank space during the drab winter months. Plants should be considered not only for their size or bloom, but also their bark, berries, structure, and seasonal foliage. Any good designer should have developed a catalog of "four season" plants they use successfully in their landscapes. Below are some examples of how the plantings can change with the seasons (click on any photo to bring it up larger): Consider including structure to fill in the gaps between seasons, such as pergolas, trellis work, fencing, fireplaces, water features, and sculpture. A strong backbone of hardscape can add that odd season interest your garden needs. Do you find yourself looking out the windows at your landscape and feeling uninspired? Give us a call today, and we can come up with a plan to give you a spectacular view, regardless of what season it is.
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