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Landscaping tips for homeowners

February 8, 2010 - Individuals who are planning on moving to a new home or upgrading their current residence may want to consider getting an early start on their landscaping projects.

Landscaping can make a home more aesthetically pleasing and increase a property's value. However, many professional landscapers book up quickly during the spring months - particularly March and April, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Depending on the size and level of detail involved in a landscaping initiative, these projects typically take between seven days and one month, according to the media outlet. Consequently, homeowners may want to start planning their projects now to ensure their lawns are ready for neighbors or prospective buyers in time for spring.

Waterfalls, outdoor rooms, fire pits, kitchen and bar combinations as well as environmentally friendly landscaping are highly popular right now, according to the media outlet. Homeowners may want to consider some of these projects to make their homes for sale more appealing to buyers.

Similar initiatives could help these individuals save money on their energy bills, as tree shading, wind-blocking plants and water-conserving designs could help homeowners reduce their utility costs, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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