Did you know something as simple as landscaping can add value to your home? It’s true. An attractive home with a well-maintained yard is appealing to potential buyers.

Landscaping goes beyond just plants and shrubs to hardscaping, which includes water features, decks, patios and other man-made improvements to your outdoor space.

Not all hardscaping is worth the investment, but there are some to consider if you’d like to raise your home’s resale value.

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[Read: Home Improvements That Hurt the Value of a House.]

[See: 9 Outdoor Living Renovations to Splurge on This Summer.]

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