Homes with excellent landscaping can expect a sale price of about 6 - 7% higher than equivalent houses with good landscaping, while improvinglandscaping from average to good can result in a 4-5% increase. Clemson University By spending 5% of the value of your home on the installation of a quality low-maintenance landscape, you could boost the resale value by 15%, earning back 150% or more of your landscape investment. Smart Money Magazine article 2003 Landscaping can bring a recovery of 100-200% at selling time. Swimming pools a 20% -50% recovery rate. Money Magazine As an investment, Landscaping can increase the value of your property by as much as 20% if done well. This Old House Magazine 2003 95% of the members of the society of Real Estate Appraisers say landscaping adds to property value, while 99% agree landscaping increase speed of home sales. Society of Real Estate Appraisers Study 2003 Potential home buyers will pay up to 11.3% above asking price for homes with thoughtfully-designed landscapes. Mid Valley Sunday Corvallis, OR April 2003 My insight on the Landscape I strongly believe that a well thought out landscape will help to sell your house faster.  The front yard is the first impression, it will help determine if a client even wants to see the rest of the property.  A well maintained landscape portrays that a homeowner has taken pride in his/her home and most likely kept it maintained. Creating out door rooms through pergolas arches and garden ornamentation help to extend your interior space outdoors.  The more usable space you have to offer, the better off you are. Carl Mueller ...read more