• Landscaping can add between 7 and 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 - 5 percent increase.  Source: Clemson University

• Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time.  Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125 percent recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120 percent recovery rate, and addition of a 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 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 salability of home 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 wallsof 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 everday life (39%); stay active and get exercise (35%).  Source: American
Demographics, Roper Report