The Value of Professional Landscaping
Not counting the potential 100% return on investment in professional landscaping dollars, there are additional non-monetary gains a quality, professionally designed, installed and maintained landscape investment provide.
Research has shown that well maintained landscapes provide an environmental benefit by releasing oxygen into the atmosphere, providing shade and reducing erosion. Professional landscaping also provides numerous lifestyle benefits, both tangible and intangible. Research has shown improved productivity, increased sense of well-being, and greater speed of recovery from illness when individuals are exposed to green spaces.
Some additional benefits of professional landscaping include:
- Can increase property value up to 20%
- Expect to recover 100%-200% return on investment (Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125 percent recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate)
- Improves the environment
- Improves home appearance
- Increases sales appeal
- Simplifies maintenance
- Blocks unpleasant views
- Enhances lifestyle, reduces stress & promotes outdoor activities
- Lower noise levels
- Reduces crime
- Lowers heating and cooling costs
- Optimizes the use of land and outdoor space
- Reduces usage chemicals on the property
- Allows for the imaginative use of styles, features, plants and ornaments
