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Improved landscaping is associated with higher property values.
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An improvement from average to good quality landscaping is associated with an increase in sale price of 5.7%
while an improvement from average to excellent quality landscaping increases sale price by 10.8%.
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Home value increased from 5% to 11% for homes with a good landscape.
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Overall, survey participants valued the landscape design sophistication the most.
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Design sophistication was the most important landscape factor, accounting for 40 to 45% of the value added to the home.
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The most preferred landscape: a sophisticated design incorporating large deciduous, evergreen, and annual color plants and colored hardscapes.
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Consumers preferred the largest, most sophisticated and colorful landscape design.
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The landscape attributes that contributed most to the increase in perceived home value were, in order, design sophistication, plant size,
and plant material type. Clearly, the investment in a good landscape can be recovered and increase the perceived value of a home.
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Nine out of 10 households recognized the value of a well-maintained lawn and landscape and observed the enriching and relaxing
qualities landscaping provides the neighborhood.
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Landscape attributes such as hedges or walls, dense vegetation, and landscaped curbs, each add 2-4% to the property value, and homes with landscapes containing more trees than nearby properties are valued at up to 7% higher.
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The perceived value of a home may increase by 5-11% with landscape that is sophisticated in design, incorporating large plant size,
evergreen and deciduous plants, annual color plants and colored hardscapes.
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The largest affordable plant size should be used as it consistently provided a higher perceived value in all markets.
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Landscaping yields, on average, a 109% return on every dollar spent, much more so than other home improvements. Home buyers respond positively to homes with professionally landscaped and manicured lawns, and consequently perceive a higher property value.
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Trees and other plants are crucial to the sequestration of carbon from the earth's atmosphere and play an important role in reducing the
urban and rural carbon footprint.
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Planting trees and other plants around a building can significantly reduce the sun's radiation effect on the temperature of the outer walls
and lower the associated costs of energy for heating and cooling. Planting trees around a building is not only a positive step towards
reducing energy consumption, but it also has a significant financial benefit as well.
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Natural aesthetic beauty is soothing to people, and keeping flowers in and around the home and workplace environments is an
excellent way to lower levels of stress and anxiety.
Why is it so important to hire a Professional Landscaper or Professional Hardscaper for your project?
That’s like asking, why is it so important to hire a professional mechanic to work on your car’s engine…?
The short answer is… you want it done right!
When it comes to improving your property, investing in your property (and your life!), you want to be certain that the materials used, and the craftsmanship rendered are not just good enough… You want to know that all that you are going into your investment, your hard-earned money, is top-of-the-line! You want to know that the materials used are not only of the highest quality but also the proper materials and you want to know that the team installing them really knows what they’re doing!! Bottom-line, you want to know that the return on your investment is a life enriched, years of enjoyment, an increased value of your property and NOT a headache in the near term nor the long term!! This is where Boulder Hills delivers!!
The Boulder Hills Landscaping Team consists of professionally trained NCMA and ICPI Nationally Certified Installers. Every spring our Team advances their education, to stay on top of the latest technology, best practices and industry trends, through continued education courses provided by the National Concrete Masonry Association and Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute.
It is absolutely critical for the long-term stability and integrity of your installation that the proper materials are used, and best practices are utilized by skilled expert craftsmen and installers. When hiring Boulder Hills, you are going to get exactly this, which is why we exceed the industry standard 24-month warranty and provide an industry-leading 60-month warranty on all our hardscape installations!
When hiring Boulder Hills Landscaping Inc, you are hiring a credible landscaper with a reputation to uphold. Our credibility, and the reputation we have developed with our customers and affiliates, will be evident with our professionalism and our craftsmanship. When it comes to integrity of character and product, we will not compromise!
So, sit back, relax, leave the job to the pros and know that your investment is in good hands and protected by the experts at Boulder Hills Landscaping!
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Investing in landscape design, trees and other landscaping features will increase the value
of your home and increase the quality of life, according to university documented research.
The following information is summarized from three peer-reviewed research studies.
Sophisticated Landscape
Design Adds Value
Investing in landscape design, trees and other landscaping features will increase the value
of your home and increase the quality of life,
according to university documented research.
The following information is summarized from three peer-reviewed research studies.
Research Shows
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Improved landscaping is associated with higher property values.
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An improvement from average to good quality landscaping is associated with an increase in sale price of 5.7%
while an improvement from average to excellent quality landscaping increases sale price by 10.8%.
-
Home value increased from 5% to 11% for homes with a good landscape.
-
Overall, survey participants valued the landscape design sophistication the most.
-
Design sophistication was the most important landscape factor, accounting for 40 to 45% of the value added to the home.
-
The most preferred landscape: a sophisticated design incorporating large deciduous, evergreen, and annual color plants and colored hardscapes.
-
Consumers preferred the largest, most sophisticated and colorful landscape design.
-
The landscape attributes that contributed most to the increase in perceived home value were, in order, design sophistication, plant size,
and plant material type. Clearly, the investment in a good landscape can be recovered and increase the perceived value of a home.
-
Nine out of 10 households recognized the value of a well-maintained lawn and landscape and observed the enriching and relaxing
qualities landscaping provides the neighborhood.
-
Landscape attributes such as hedges or walls, dense vegetation, and landscaped curbs, each add 2-4% to the property value, and homes with landscapes containing more trees than nearby properties are valued at up to 7% higher.
-
The perceived value of a home may increase by 5-11% with landscape that is sophisticated in design, incorporating large plant size,
evergreen and deciduous plants, annual color plants and colored hardscapes.
-
The largest affordable plant size should be used as it consistently provided a higher perceived value in all markets.
-
Landscaping yields, on average, a 109% return on every dollar spent, much more so than other home improvements. Home buyers respond positively to homes with professionally landscaped and manicured lawns, and consequently perceive a higher property value.
-
Trees and other plants are crucial to the sequestration of carbon from the earth's atmosphere and play an important role in reducing the
urban and rural carbon footprint.
-
Planting trees and other plants around a building can significantly reduce the sun's radiation effect on the temperature of the outer walls
and lower the associated costs of energy for heating and cooling. Planting trees around a building is not only a positive step towards
reducing energy consumption, but it also has a significant financial benefit as well.
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Natural aesthetic beauty is soothing to people, and keeping flowers in and around the home and workplace environments is an
excellent way to lower levels of stress and anxiety.
Sources:
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"Impact of Improved Landscape Quality and Tree Cover on the Price of Single-Family Homes." Andrea Stigarll and Emmett Elam, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University.
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"Landscape Plant Material, Size, and Design Sophistication Increase Perceived Home Value." B. Behe, J. Hardy, S. Barton, J. Brooker, T. Fernandez, C. Hall, J. Hicks, R. Hinson, P. Knight, R. McNiel, T. Page, B. Rowe, C. Safley, R. Schutzki, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University.
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"Economic, Environmental and Health/Well-Being Benefits Associated with Green Industry Products and Services: A Review." Charles R. Hall and Madeline W. Dickson, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University.
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This publication © Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association
Sources:
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"Impact of Improved Landscape Quality and Tree Cover on the Price of Single-Family Homes." Andrea Stigarll and Emmett Elam, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University.
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"Landscape Plant Material, Size, and Design Sophistication Increase Perceived Home Value." B. Behe, J. Hardy, S. Barton, J. Brooker, T. Fernandez, C. Hall, J. Hicks, R. Hinson, P. Knight, R. McNiel, T. Page, B. Rowe, C. Safley, R. Schutzki, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University.
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"Economic, Environmental and Health/Well-Being Benefits Associated with Green Industry Products and Services: A Review." Charles R. Hall and Madeline W. Dickson, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University.
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This publication © Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association