• Landscaping can add between 7 and 15 percent to a home's value.

Source: The Gallup Organization.

• 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.

Source: Clemson University.

• Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200 percent at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 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.

 Source: Money Magazine.

• A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000.

Source: Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.

• In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate.

Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening Association.

• In one study, 83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%.

Source: American Forests, Arbor National Mortgage.

• Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent, by shading the windows and walls of a home.

Source: American Public Power Association.

• Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50 percent and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

• Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as nine degrees Fahrenheit.

Source: American Forests.

• A single urban tree can provide up to $273 a year in air conditioning, pollution fighting, erosion and storm water control, and wildlife shelter benefits.

Source: American Forests. 

• Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100-200% at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 75-125% recovery rate, bathroom remodel-ing a 20-120% recovery rate, and an addition of a swimming pool a 20-50% recovery rate.