More than Just Curb Appeal- Landscaping can add value during the sale of a home

The Recommendation: Landscaping Pays
Overall, the report advises homeowners to invest in a good landscape plan for added value. "It's true," says Bonnie Van Fleet, spokesperson for the Reston, Va.-based Associated Landscape Contractors of America. "A properly installed and maintained landscape gives homeowners a 100 to 200 percent on their investment and increases overall property values in the neighborhood. And just think: You only get a 75 percent return on investment if you redo your bathroom."   Paige Bowers  http://www.homestore.com/HomeGarden/Gardening/Features/Lawns/LandscapeValue.asp?poe=homestore

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