Landscaping Facts

• 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. (Clemson University)
  
• Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings 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. (Money Magazine)
  
• The American Nursery & Landscaping Association web site has facts about landscaping and the value it adds to a home at www.anla.org. If you like additional information, email me at findit@LehighValleyRealty.com .