A study by Money Magazine reports that landscaping your home has a recovery value of at least 100% and up to 200% "if it is well done". This compares to a recovery value of 70-125% for a kitchen overhaul and 80-120% for a bathroom overhaul.
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Thinking of selling? A properly landscaped home draws more lookers and makes a better first impression with potential buyers.
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A landscaped and well-maintained yard helps deter criminals from approaching your home. Overgrown lawns and shrubs indicate to burglars that the home may be vacant or that the owners are not very concerned with security.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the atmosphere. Plant leaves, roots, and soil combine to help keep the air clean.
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Keeps Temperatures Down - Landscaping provides your home with more shade and lowers your utility bills.
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Landscaping helps reduce surrounding noise and creates more privacy for you and your family.
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A nice landscape promotes wellness. Research has shown that patients recover quicker when they have a view of a nice landscape and it can also play an important part in reducing stress.
