| Most people landscape their homes for their | | | | Actually it ranks top out of any home |
| own enjoyment. You probably want your home to | | | | improvements. In addition, there was a study |
| have attractive front yard landscaping for | | | | done by the American Society of Landscape |
| both yourself and visitors. The backyard is | | | | Architects in conjunction with Money |
| the area which normally gets used more, and | | | | Magazine. A recovery value of 100 of |
| therefore designing it for both beauty and | | | | landscaping costs can be gained when you sell |
| function is desirable. Another reason for | | | | you home. |
| landscaping your home is an appreciation for | | | | |
| plants which can provide all season color and | | | | Clemson University stated that homes with |
| interest. | | | | excellent landscaping will sell for 6 to 7. |
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| However, some are concerned as to the | | | | The Society of Real Estate Appraisers also |
| relationship between the amount of money they | | | | feels a landscaped home adds value, 99 to the |
| spend on landscaping and their home's value? | | | | value of a home. |
| What will it mean if you want to sell your | | | | |
| home? Will you actually recoup the money you | | | | If you put all of this information together, |
| have spent on landscaping your property? | | | | it is easy to see that adding nice |
| | | | landscaping can definitely provide a positive |
| In recent years, there have been quite a few | | | | financial impact on your home's value. |
| studies done on just this subject. Here are | | | | |
| some findings. | | | | If money is tight, it might even make sense |
| | | | to finance your project. Except for paying |
| Money Magazine determined that landscaping | | | | interest, you will obviously recoup this |
| offers an excellent return on investment. | | | | money. |