The benefits of a properly executed landscape design are Economical, Environmental, Health and Social!
By taking 5% of the home value and spending it on a low maintenance but quality landscape the value of your home can increase in resale value by as much as 15%. Earning you back 150% or more on that landscape budget.
When plants are properly selected and placed the results can come in lowering heating and cooling costs by as much as 20%. Trees provide wind breaks that reduce energy demand in the winter and give shade to the property during hot summer months.
It is a known fact that plants improve the quality in our air. Did you know that one tree could remove from the atmosphere around 26 pounds of carbon dioxide per year?
When the proper tree is selected, planted and well maintained it can significantly absorb sound waves and reduce noise pollution by "eating up" unwanted sound.
Erosion and the flow of pollutants and sediment can be reduced to nearby bodies of water when landscape buffers are planted.
When workers can catch a view of natural surrounding like trees and flowers they suffered less job stress and felt more job satisfaction They also reported fewer headaches and ailments than workers with no outside view.
Overall positive feelings increased, fear and anger was reduced when views of plants were possible.
In inner-city neighborhoods where common areas featured more trees and grass the residents used the spaces. This use provided more opportunities for informal conversation and social interaction.
It came down to neighbors building stronger relationships and bonds with one another simply because of the plant environment and vegetation.
- The Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association did research and compiled the above statistics.The benefits of landscaping can be maximized when certified professionals are involved in all aspects of the landscape including design, site prep, plant selection, installation and maintenance. Each phase is important to realize the full potential of any landscape project or design plan.
It is important to protect your landscaping investment and keep your property looking its very best. We at Twisted Vine Landscape and Design can help you devise a schedule for upkeep and maintenance. Be honest with yourself – if you do not have the time or the inclination to maintain your exterior plantings, we'd be happy to help!
Most of all, remember that everything doesn't have to happen at once. Consider a five-year plan that has plantings maturing at varying rates and adds various features each year. This way you can remain within your budget while still progressing toward a complete landscape renovation.
