The Value of Landscaping

Are you tired of looking at your lawn, scraggly shrubs and a couple of leftover tulips from your last foray into “making the yard look better”? It’s time to think about a professional landscaper.

Good landscaping can increase the value of your home, sometimes up to 10 percent. For an average home in this area, that could mean an additional $40,000 in your pocket when you sell.  Landscaping is not just adding flowers and another bush—don’t forget updated or replaced walks, walls and lighting. A pool, patio and waterfall are also considering landscaping.

How much you spent on landscaping depends on what you need, but an average cost for good landscaping is about 5 percent of the value of your home. So if you moved in a few years ago and paid $400,000, expect to pay about $20,000 to spruce up your yard.

Of course, if you’re adding a pool or other hardscape, your costs can be higher.

E.R. Baisley Tree and Landscape has more than 35 years of experience in landscaping homes in the Hudson Valley.  We will meet with you and discuss your needs, your wants and your budget, and show you examples of different types of landscaping.

Give Baisley a call today to get started on enhancing your outdoor living area!