| Increase
Value
Landscaping adds an average of 15% to your homes market value.
Faster
sales
A 1998 University of Florida study found attractive landscaping
can make your home sell 5 to 6 weeks faster.
Excellent
return-on-investment
Landscaping typically has a recovery rate of 100200%. Compared
that to a swimming pool at only 2050%! (Money magazine, June
1986)
Image
enhancement
Studies have found a correlation between landscaping and perceived
home value. Impressive!
Owner
reflection
Landscaping quickly makes a house YOUR home. Differentiate your
home from similar houses nearby with distinctive creativity.
Energy
savings
The U.S. Department of Energy says landscaping is the best long-term
investment for reducing heating & cooling costs. According to
the American Public Power Association you can save up to 50%!
Better
air
A single tree removes 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air every
year and releases about 13 pounds of oxygen--enough for a family
of four on a daily basis.
Noise
control
Plants reduce sound pollution up to 50 percent.
Temperature
control
Lawns and landscaping cool the air at the same rate as a one-ton
air conditioner, which helps moderate the heat created by extensive
paved areas.
Runoff
and erosion control
Plants allow soil to absorb water, returning it to aquifers, reducing
runoff and erosion. This also means less urban flooding.
Wildlife
support
Landscaping provides food and habitat for wildlife, which contributes
to biodiversity and a healthier environment. |