Expert Landscaping Tips

 A Clemson University study found that homeowners get a 100% or more return on the money they put into landscaping. 

... advises homeowners with bare lots to start landscaping immediately because it takes 5 to 7 years for plants to mature. 

A... study by Trees.com shows property values can decrease by up to 30% due to poor landscaping alone. The website surveyed 1,250 real estate professionals for its study. 

Well-landscaped yards with mature trees and bushes that provide privacy not only fetch higher prices -- they sell more quickly than houses with little or no landscaping, she said, noting that they provide the ultimate "curb appeal" by impressing buyers before they even walk into a house. 

... trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30% and save 20% to 50% in energy used to heat...

 Studies of residential neighborhoods found that property crimes were less frequent when there were trees in the right-of-way, and more abundant vegetation around a house. 

 Numerous studies show that homes with trees have anywhere from 3.5% to 15% more value than those without. If you’re selling the median-priced home in the U.S. — currently $407,600 — that means anywhere from $14,000 to $61,000 more in profit. 

Good pruning practices from the time trees are young can benefit trees health as they mature…also frees the tree of weak or overextended branches that could fall and damage property…

  “…the value of… a landscape improvement increases over time since the growth and maturity of trees and shrubs enhance aesthetic appeal.”   

 Realtor based estimates of street tree versus non street tree comparable streets relate a $15-25,000 increase in home or business value 

reduce stress, improve overall health and development in children, and encourage physical activity... a healthy communitywide tree canopy fosters economic advantages