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Fall In Kansas City: A Great Time to be Outside

by awright | Oct 14, 2024 | curb appeal

Ah, fall in Kansas City. The air is crisp, the leaves are about to turn into a beautiful tapestry of reds and gold, and your outdoor space is begging for a little TLC. With the holidays right around the corner, let’s get your outdoor living area looking spectacular. Here are some fun and exciting activities you can dive into this season.

Let us plant bulbs for you.

Planting Bulbs: Spring Surprises Await

Want to be the envy of your neighborhood come spring? It all starts now! Planting bulbs is like burying little treasures that will bloom into vibrant flowers, signaling that winter is on its way out. Just remember: pointy tip up for the best blooms! We’ve got a few hundred bulbs ready for planting, and if you’d like to leave the dirty work to us, we’re here to help.

Leaf Clean Up: Your Yard’s Fall Makeover

Ah, the beauty of fallen leaves… and the chore they bring! A tidy outdoor space not only looks good but also keeps pests at bay. Plus, those pesky leaves can stain your hardscapes. Make leaf clean-up a breeze by letting our leaf removal service save you time and energy, so you can enjoy those colorful autumn views.

A porch with two columns and two planters flanking a door.

One way to use planters to welcome people into your home.

A fall themed planter with evergreen plants on a brick porch.

Use planters to decorate your porch, too.

A planter on a porch in front of other planters and evergreens.

You can layer planters for a different effect.

Holiday Decorating: Set the Stage for Festivities
Fall and winter are the ultimate seasons for hosting. Wow your guests with stunning seasonal planters at your doorstep. If your planter is looking a little sad, don’t fret. Enroll in our garden planter program, and we’ll fill it with fresh soil and delightful arrangements. From spooky Halloween to merry Christmas, we’ll make sure your planters are ready to impress all season long.

Cooking For Friends: Tailgate with Taste
Is it just us, or does everything taste better in the fall? With the Chiefs playing, why not throw a watch party? Gather your friends and fire up the grill! Here’s a quick and tasty Simple Pasta Salad recipe that pairs perfectly with your BBQ spread:

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked rotini pasta

1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken breast

1 ½ cups fall vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, and bell peppers cut into bite sized pieces (can substitute whatever you have on hand)

¼ cup of your favorite salad dressing

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, mix vegetables, chicken, and salad dressing in a bowl.

Drain pasta and add to the bowl.

Stir well.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Your friends will love it!

Invest In Your Landscape: Build Your Dream Outdoor Space
Thinking ahead? Winter is the perfect time to plan for your dream outdoor space. We specialize in designing and installing stunning hardscapes, and as long as we get the foundation dug before the ground freezes, the possibilities are endless! Imagine a beautiful patio or deck ready for you to enjoy come springtime.

Let Us Get Your Garden Ready for the Holidays
At Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping we’re all about making your holidays bright! From bulb planting to leaf removal and gorgeous planter designs, we’ve got you covered. And don’t forget, we can help you build hardscapes all winter long. If you’re ready to enroll in one of our maintenance subscriptions or schedule a consultation for a new build, give us a call at (816) 825-2524.

Let’s make this fall unforgettable together!

How Landscaping Affects Home Values

by awright | Jul 29, 2024 | curb appeal

Research over a range of states has shown that well landscaped properties increase in value 10-12 percent over just having a lawn. We talked to our BNI realtor partner Veronica Jaster, with ReeceNichols on the Koehler-Borthnick Team, to find out what that means for Kansas City homeowners.

A white woman with reddish hair wearing a white shirt and jewelry

Curb Appeal

Landscaping increases curb appeal. When a person first sees a home, the landscaping is what they see before the inside. Poor landscaping can make it very difficult to sell a house.

For example, Jaster and her partner had been following a house that was listed on the market in May of 2021 and didn’t sell when priced at 350K. The owner asked Jaster and her partner to sell the home.

Before her partner and she listed the house, they met with the homeowner and pointed out several landscaping problems like overgrown shrubs, an overhang that was too short and would hit a tall person, and some other things.

The homeowner corrected the problems and the home sold for 377K after just a few days.

Curb Appeal Transformation

Before

Demo Started

Blue Crew In Action

Planting Complete

Stone Work Finished

a house with a larg entry planter full of flowers

Entry Planter Filled

Sophisticated Designs

Several researchers have found that sophisticated landscape designs cause the value of the home to increase. Simple lawn and foundation plantings by themselves are not good enough. It takes multiple landscape beds with well planted and maintained landscapes and mature trees to really increase the value. Neighborhoods that have sophisticated landscape designs likewise increase the value of a person’s property.
a nice pool with fancy landscaping

Jaster says that before the pandemic, a house with a pool was a neutral feature or it could actually lower the price of the home. Since the pandemic, a pool that is meticulously landscaped can increase the value of a home from 100-200k.

Right now people are looking for houses with beautiful outdoor living areas so they can entertain properly. Outdoor structures with kitchens, shade, and other amenities make that more enjoyable.

Meticulously Landscaped

The key to improving the value of your home is meticulously maintaining the landscape. Poorly maintained landscaping with overgrown and dying shrubbery, as with the previous example, can make the house hard to sell. Recently, Jaster sold a home on a 1-acre lot in a subdivision that showcased some excellent landscaping. The property was listed for one day with an asking price of 1.35 million. It sold in a bidding war for 1.5 million. The buyers stated that the home’s curb appeal and first impression are what really stood out to them.

Schedule Your Landscape Upgrade

Royal Creations Architectural Landscaping can not only install outdoor living areas of all kinds, but we can maintain them as well. In fact, one of our clients just won home of the month after our garden care visit. For more information on how we can increase the value of your home, call (816) 825-2524 or schedule a consultation.