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Landscaping can add between 7 and 15 percent to
a home's value.
Source: The Gallup Organization
Landscaping can
bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125 percent recovery
rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate, and addition of a swimming pool a 20 to 50 percent recovery rate.
Source:
Money Magazine
In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred
that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate.
Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening
Association
Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by
up to 50 percent, by shading the windows and walls of a home.
Source: American Public Power Association
Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as nine
degrees Farenheit.
Source: American Forests
A single urban tree can provide up to $273 a year
in air conditioning, pollution fighting, erosion and storm water control, and wildlife shelter benefits.
Source: American Forests
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Homes with "excellent" landscaping can expect a
sale price about 6 to 7 percent higher than equivalent houses with "good" landscaping, while improving landscaping from "average"
to "good" can result in a 4 to 5 percent increase.
Source: Clemson University
A mature tree can often have an appraised value
of between $1000 and $10,000.
Source: Council of Tree and Landscape
Appraisers
In one study, 83% of realtors believe that mature
trees have a "strong and moderate impact on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this
perception increases to 98%.
Source: American Forests, Arbor
National Mortgage
Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50 percent
and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds.
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
Top reasons people garden: To be outdoors (44%);
to be around beautiful things (42%); to relax and escape the pressures of everday life (39%); to stay active and get exercise
(35%).
Source: American Demographics, Roper
Report
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