A study cited in Smart Money magazine indicated that consumers value a landscaped home up to 11.3% higher than its base price.

Landscaping can bring a recovery value of 100 to 200% at selling time. Kitchen remodeling brings a 75 to 125% recovery rate, bathroom remodeling a 20 to 120% recovery rate, and addition of a swimming pool a 20 to 50% recovery rate. Source: Money Magazine.

A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000. Source: Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers.

A University of Illinois study found that girls exposed to green settings are better able to handle peer pressure, sexual pressure and other challenging situations as well as perform better in school.

Trees can reduce bothersome noise by up to 50% and can mask unwanted noises with pleasant sounds. Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Studies conducted by the Human Environment Research Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign indicate that "Green spaces are gathering places that create close-knit communities and improve well-being - and in doing so, they increase safety.

Top reasons people garden: To be outdoors (44%); to be around beautiful things (42%); relax and escape the pressures of everyday life (39%); stay active and get exercise (35%). Source: American Demographics, Roper Report.

Landscaping can add between 7% and 15% to a home's value. Source: The Gallup Organization.

Homes with "excellent" landscaping can expect a sale price about 6 to 7% higher than equivalent houses with "good" landscaping, while improving landscaping from "average" to "good" can result in a 4 to 5% increase. Source: Clemson University.

In one study, 99% of real estate appraisers concurred that landscaping enhances the sales appeal of real estate. Source: Trendnomics, National Gardening Association.

In one study, 83% of Realtors believe that mature trees have a "strong or moderate impact" on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98%. Source: American Forests, Arbor National Mortgage.

Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50%, by shading the windows and walls of a home. Source: American Public Power Association.

Trees can reduce temperatures by as much as 9° degrees Fahrenheit. Source: American Forests.

Roadside studies by the University of Washington stated that drivers indicated it was easier to locate roadside businesses when they were framed by trees and vegetation (rather than having this green material removed).

A study by Michigan State University ranks design sophistication, plant size and plant material type as the most important factors in planning a landscape which will help to maintain or increase home value.

A single urban tree can provide up to $273 a year in air conditioning cost savings - as well as pollution fighting, erosion and storm water control and wildlife shelter benefits. Source: American Forests.