The Value of Plants and Landscaping

  • Landscaping can add between 7% and 15% to a
     home's value.
-Source: The Gallup Organization

  • Homes with "excellent" landscaping can expect a sale
     price about 6% to 7% higher than equivalent houses
     with "good" landscaping, while improving landscaping
     from "average" to "good" can result in a 4% to 5%
     increase.
-Source: Clemson University

  • Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100% to 200%
     at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 75% to
     125% recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20% to
     120% recovery rate, and addition of a swimming
     pool a 20% to 50% recovery rate.
-Source: Money Magazine

  • A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000.
-Source: Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers

  • In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales
    appeal of real estate.
-Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening Association

  • In one study, 83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the
    saleability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception
    increases to 98%.
-Source: American Forests, Arbor National Mortgage

  • 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 bothersome noise by up to 50 percent and can mask unwanted noises with
    pleasant sounds.
-Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

  • Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as nine degrees Fahrenheit.
-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

  • Top reasons people garden: To be outdoors (44%); to be around beautiful things (42%); relax and
    escape the pressures of everyday life (39%); stay active and get exercise (35%).
-Source: American Demographics, Roper Report
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