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Landscaping can add between 7 & 15 percent to a home’s value. Source: The Gallup Organization.
Homes with “excellent” landscaping can expect a sale price about 6 to 7 percent higher than equivalent houses with “good” landscaping, while improving landscaping from “average” to “good” can result in a 4 to 5 percent increase. Source: Clemson University.
Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings 75 to 125 percent recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate, and addition of swimming pool a 20 to 50 percent 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 concluded that landscape 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 salability of homes listed for under $ 150,000; on homes over $ 250,000, this percentage 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.
(compiled by the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association)
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