In real estate, first impressions are everything. Some may need days to think it over, but many promising buyers fall in love with a home the moment they pull into the driveway. But even if you’re not putting your home in the industry anytime soon, you might choose to invest in tiny landscaping into your curb appeal. And since there are landscaping companies in Cincinnati, consider landscaping as a gift wrap and ribbon that ties everything your lovely house offers together. But where to begin? Here, are some ideas to get your landscaping vision started. 

Match the Landscape to the House Design 

One way to get a return on your landscaping investment? According to a Washington Post interview with John Gidding of HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” matching the landscape with your house offers an essential aesthetic appeal. For example, if you have a county-styled house, you should opt for simple and classic landscaping, e.g. structured bushes and shrubbery or a bed of brightly colored flowers. Avoid modern additions, such as koi ponds, as well as wrought ironwork that looks like it belongs in Caesar’s palace.

Consider Sophistication

Homes with sophisticated landscape elements, such as curved lines and large island plantings, were much more likely to be marketed at a higher price point than homes with simple basic plantings. In addition, landscapes with large evergreens and colorful annuals were better marketed. According to the study, flowerbeds are a relatively inexpensive and low-impact way to add interest, color, and texture to a …