Benefits of a Superior Landscape

Economic Benefits:

• Landscaping adds an average of 14.8% to a home’s value.

• Homes with attractive landscaping sell quicker - by as much as five to six                   weeks.

• As home improvements go, landscaping is an excellent investment.                              Recovery value at selling time can be 100 to 200%.

• Landscaping enhances property values, which add to the community’s tax                base.

• Proper placement of shade trees and evergreen windbreaks reduces cooling          and heating costs.

Environmental Benefits

• Trees moderate urban “heat islands” created by extensive paved areas.                     Lawns cool a home at the same rate as a one-ton air conditioner. Lawns               also trap dust, absorb noise and provide outdoor living areas for children             and adults.

• One tree removes 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the air every year and            releases about 13 pounds of oxygen-enough for a family of four on a daily            basis.

• Plants reduce noise pollution up to 50 percent.

• Plants control runoff and erosion. They allow soil to absorb water, returning it         to aquifers. Decreased runoff means less urban flooding.

• Lawns slow the spread of wildfires to homes.

• Plants provide food and habitat for wildlife, which contributes to biodiversity        and a healthier environment.

• Landscaping creates green space for human rest, recreation and renewal.