The value of a well maintained lawn when selling a house - 15%
Posted on Sep 21st, 2022

A recent Gallup Survey reported that a beautiful, well-maintained lawn and landscape adds 15 percent to a home’s value according to buyers. A well-maintained lawn also provides curb appeal and protects the investment you have made in your home. we offer you the following facts about the value, health benefits, and importance of a healthy, well-maintained lawn:
·         Lawns are about 30 degrees cooler than asphalt driveways.
·         One acre of grass produces more oxygen than one acre of rainforest, and a 2,500 sf lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four.
·         Grass helps absorb water as opposed to hard, non-porous surfaces; thereby, reducing run off and protecting our groundwater by filtering out contaminants.
·         Grass helps prevent soil erosion.
·         Grass improves the soil with organic matter.
·         Healthy, well-maintained lawns can add to a property’s curb appeal and overall value.
·         Lawns, in conjunction with trees and shrubs around the home, can help reduce temperatures by as much as 20 degrees.
·         Because lawns are cooler and softer than concrete and asphalt surfaces, kids and dogs are naturally drawn to them, and the cushioning effect helps reduce the potential for injuries.
·         Lawns can improve air quality by trapping dust and other small air particles.
·         Lawns take in carbon dioxide; thereby, reducing overall CO2 in the atmosphere.
·         Lawns help reduce noise levels by absorbing, deflecting, reflecting and refracting.
·         Healthy, well-maintained lawns create inviting views that can affect people positively through a sense of peace and harmony.  Green spaces, like lawns, have the power to heal, decrease stress and disease, increase memory and cognitive functions.  Simply put, healthy lawns are good for your overall health.
 
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