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