Environmental Benefits
Plants improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, and can help reduce soil erosion and filter pollutants. Plants absorb sound waves and can significantly reduce noise pollution while also helping to keep our planet cooler by absorbing energy from the sun.
Economic Benefits
Landscaping can add as much as 15-20 percent to the value of a home or building and can speed up the sale in many cases. By spending as little as 5 percent on landscaping the value of a home can jump as much as 15 percent, resulting in significant returns. Landscaping can save as much as 20 percent on cooling costs by proper selection and installation.
Health & Wellness benefits
Research shows that children who interact with plants and nature are less hyperactive, more focused, more creative and more cooperative at play. Studies indicate that when adults interact with plants and nature, they have less stress and depression in their lives, live longer and have much healthier lifestyles. Gardening provides spaces that families and friends can use to relax and enjoy time together.
Tulsa Landscaping Professionals
For more information about how to maximize the benefits of landscaping for your Tulsa home, contact the landscape professionals at Proactive Landscaping.
