To maximize the value landscaping adds to your home, you...

To maximize the value landscaping adds to your home, you must walk a fine line. If your lawn looks like you've never watered, mowed, weeded or fertilized it, a buyer may see it as too much work to bring it up to snuff. On the other hand, if you've gone overboard with shrubs, floral displays and excessive plantings, it will also look difficult to maintain.