Landscape Design could be Your Best Hope Valley Farms Home Improvement Investment

Homes with nice landscaping are likely to see sale prices that are 4 percent to 5 percent higher compared to similar properties in the neighborhood, according to the Guide for Plant Appraisal, published by the International Society of Arboriculture. And homes with landscapes that are not as nice as others in the neighborhood could see sales prices that are 8 percent to 10 percent lower.

Eighty-four percent of the real estate agents interviewed for the study said a house with trees would be as much as 20 percent more salable than a house without trees. Baltimore Sun April 20, 2003

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How far ahead do I need to plan for my landscape project? How long does the process take?

Landscape design-build is a process that requires some time. You should begin planning anywhere from a couple of months to one year before you want the work to be done, depending upon the size and complexity of the project. The best time to contact a landscape design firm is during the preceding fall or winter, before the busy spring and summer installation season arrives. Keep in mind that many landscape designs can be executed in stages, over several years. In most cases, there is no reason to rush the process.

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