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%)
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.
