The Gardening Guru

David Daehnke
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
http://Gardeningguru.tripod.com
gardeningguru@juno.com
Here to help the experienced as well as the novice gardener.

The Value of Landscaping

1). Landscaping can add between 7 and 15 percent to a home's value. Source: The Gallup Organization.

2). 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.

3). 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.

4). A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000. Source: Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.

5). In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate. Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening Association.

6). 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 perception increases to 98%. Source: American Forests, Arbor National Mortgage.

7). 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.

8). Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50 percent and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

9). Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as nine degrees Fahrenheit. Source: American Forests.

10). A single urban tree can provide up to $273 a year in air conditioning, pol