Economic & 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%)
