Homeowners are increasingly looking for resilient landscaping.
When it comes to landscaping, everyone is looking for something a little different. According to this article by NAR, one trend that seems to be increasing in popularity is “resilient landscaping.” What is it and why is it becoming so popular?
What Is It?
Resilient landscaping refers to choosing plants and landscaping materials that are suited to the specific location for which they are being used. NAR reports that things that are considered when choosing resilient landscaping include factors such as weather and rainfall, growing zone, soil type, site drainage, local wildlife, etc.
Essentially, a homeowner or landscaper plans the landscaping around the specific conditions present at the site rather than trying to adapt the site to meet what is desired from the landscaping.
Why Are People Looking For It?
NAR states in their article that many people are choosing this style of landscape planning because of its superior ROI over its lifespan and the reduced amount of time and effort required with its upkeep. That this style of landscaping is often better for wildlife and the environment than a traditional turf lawn with annual flowers is also a consideration for many. In short, resilient landscaping saves time and money with a lower impact.
A total landscaping redo before listing is likely unnecessary or undesirable outside of a flip, but making some small changes to a more sustainable landscape might be worthwhile. Documenting a home’s resilient landscaping features with listing photos and a detailed listing description could help to attract additional buyers.
