The Horticulture Research Institute's June 1994 Journal of Environmental Horticulture reports that landscaping significantly raises housing values in Greenville, South Carolina. The study revealed houses with "excellent" landscaping were appraised at 4 - 5% higher sales prices than comparably sized houses with "good" landscaping.

LASN is researching the influence of landscaping on home values in other states. Watch for future issues to cover comparative statistics. If you have any relevant studies, please contact LASN.