Many studies have been published in the past few years that examine the relationship between investing in home property landscapes and the disproportionate increase in the home’s value. Once such study was published by the Journal of Environmental Horticulture, and examines the differences between low, average, and excellent quality landscapes. The study findings showed that for each $1 invested in the landscape there was an increase of $1.35 in the value of the home.

This increase in value was not exclusive to particular types of landscape improvements. Updating plant material, hardscaped patio features, decks, water features, and pergolas all increased the value of the home above the actual value of the material. There was additional evidence given that dealt with the quality of the work done. The study found that the jump in quality from an average to an excellent landscape doubled the dollar value increase in the home. What is easy to see is that deciding to invest in your own home is one of the best decisions you can make.