Experts reveal the landscaping projects that offer the biggest return on your investment.
Marion Brenner
There are some definite advantages to improving the landscaping around your home.
This is true with outdoor projects as well as home improvements.
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The question is, which outdoor projects offer the most benefit in terms of satisfaction and return on investment?
All totaled, the report pinpointed 11outdoor landscape projectsscoring high in satisfaction and value.
You want to make a good impression with your home.
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Adding seasonal colorplants in plantersand on the front porchmakes a great first impression.
A well-kept yard and neat landscape is always an advantage when selling a home.
I wouldnt go into it with the mindset that it is a financial investment.
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Id think of it as a lifestyle investment, Stryker says.
Think about what is going to bring you the most enjoyment in your outdoor space and focus on that.
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The estimated cost was $415 with ROI estimate of $900, or 217% return.
Landscape Maintenance
Consumers cited doinglandscape maintenanceto add beauty and aesthetics to their property, Snowden says.
The estimated cost of $4,800 had an ROI estimate of $5,000, or 104% return.
In addition, 61% of homeowners had a greater desire to be home after completing the project.
Leaving tree pruning and plant maintenance and disease care to the pros is also a good strategy.
The estimated cost of $9,000 had a matching ROI estimate of $9,000, or 100% return.
Adding an outdoor kitchen was also a way for consumers to customize their home and add their personal taste.
The estimated cost of $15,000 had a matching ROI estimate of $15,000, or 100% return.
Moreover, 99% of homeowners had a greater desire to be home after completion of the project.
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A new patio can help improve livability and upgrade worn-out features, Snowden says.
New Wood Deck
A newwood deck has almost as much appealas a new patio.
For both projects, consumers cited the most important result as improved functionality and livability.
The estimated cost of $16,900 had an ROI estimate of $15,000, or 89% return.
The estimated cost is $2,875 with an ROI estimate of $2,500.
NAR also finds that 44% of Realtors would recommend tree care before selling.
Consumers who have installed an irrigation system reported a Joy Score of 9.4.
Landscape Lighting
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The estimated cost of $9,000 had an ROI estimate of $5,000, or 56% return.
The report noted that 89% of homeowners had a greater desire to be home after adding anin-ground pool.
An in-ground pool ranked among the two highest of all the projects with a Joy Score of 10.
