Interesting Landscaping Facts and Stats Studies reveal the landscaping can increase the value of residential and commercial property from 5% to as much as 20% . Money Magazine reports that landscaping as a home improvement project has a recovery value of 100-200% when it enhances the design of your home. This compares to a kitchen overhead of 75-125% or a bathroom redesign of 80-120%. A Clemson University study found consumers value a landscaped home up to 11.3 % higher than its base price. Clemson University also studied home sales and compared the results based on varying levels of landscape quality. They found that well designed landscaped homes had faster sales because of first impressions. A survey by the Society of Real Estate Appraisers revealed that 95% of the appraisers believed that landscaping adds to the dollar value of residential real estate, while 99% of them said it enhanced the sales appeal of residential real estate. "Many of These Landscaping Ideas Can Be Done In A Weekend." You can enhance your home's exterior with stylish furniture, lighting fixtur...