Professional Landscape
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"Paying for a landscape plan is a very wise investment and it'll give you a starting point; this is an attractive option for those looking to avoid a larger up front payment."

No matter how you go about it, experts agree the bottom line is any money you spend on landscaping care will pay off in the end. According to estimates, a nicely landscaped lawn can increase the value of your home by 15-20%. Moreover, they say, if you are putting your home on the market it's an absolute must. Real estate agents estimate 95 percent of home shoppers will not even get out of their car if the house for sale lacks "curb appeal" - including a well-groomed lawn.

"It sometimes works best to do your own research and come up with a wish list of what you'd like to have. That way you can sit down and talk with a professional about your ideas"

Source - CNN Money

Landscaping is a capital improvement to your home and can add to the value of your home.

The return on investment for landscaping is said to be 200% - 500%, as opposed to bathroom and kitchen renovation, where 'you never recoup 100% of your investment.' (Source - money.cnn.com)

To increase the value of your home, many realtors and bankers suggest the most productive improvements are those that improve the appearance. This could include new lighting, new appliances, new flooring, painting and new landscaping. In a recent Gallup Organization survey, results were confirmed that a Professional Landscape can increase the value of your home, 15% - 20%.

* Many realtors suggest that the landscape investment for a new home should be approximately 10% - 15% of the value of the home.

As all of us in Upstate New York understand, our window of opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, without winter coats on, is smaller than our Southern Neighbors! At Proscape, we increase your effective outdoor living space, to take full advantage of every beautiful day!

For more information on increasing your home's value see-
landscape-america.com/landscapes/value.html