Does Professional Landscaping Really Increase Property Value?

Multiple national real estate studies estimate that professional landscaping can return 100–200% of its cost in added property value — often the highest ROI of any home improvement category.

Curb appeal drives first impressions, which directly affects buyer interest and time-on-market. A well-maintained lawn and clean bed lines cost little to maintain but have an outsized visual impact.

For commercial and multifamily properties, landscaping quality directly affects tenant retention and perceived property class — property managers consistently report that grounds condition is one of the top factors in tenant satisfaction surveys.

The highest-return investments tend to be foundational: healthy turf, clean bed edges, tree canopy health, and mulch — not necessarily the most expensive design elements.