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The Economic and Life-Enhancing Benefits of Landscaping

American homeowners were asked to identify the most important benefits of a residential or commercial property that has a well-maintained lawn and landscape. They ranked the benefits as follows.

Homeowners Identify and Rank Benefits of Landscaping

  • Adds beauty and relaxation for the family, employees or visitors (54.0%)
  • Reflects positively on its owner (53.2%)
  • Offers a comfortable place to entertain, work or visit (47.4%)
  • Increases real estate market value (44.1%)
  • Helps beautify the neighborhood (43.3%)
  • Provides a safe, high-quality play area for children (36.7%)

  • Provides an exercise area for pets (21.3%)
  • Helps purify the air (19.9%)
  • Helps cool the air (17.8%)
  • Provides a natural water filter to protect water quality and the environment (13.5%)
 
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