Expert Landscaping Services in Sioux Falls, SD

Improved Environmental Benefits:

• Landscapes act as natural air conditioners, with grass and trees providing cooling that can reduce surrounding temperatures by up to 31 degrees compared to asphalt or bare soil.
• Lawns and plants absorb pollutants, dust, and smoke, and produce oxygen.
• Healthy lawns and landscapes absorb runoff, protecting nearby bodies of water.
• Landscapes and plants dramatically reduce noise pollution by 20-30% compared to hard surfaces.

Health and Wellbeing Benefits:

• Looking at plants and trees, even through a window, can reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
• Walking in natural environments with plants and trees improves attention, memory, and overall mental health.
• Neighborhoods with more green spaces have lower incidences of stress and healthcare costs, and an improved quality of life.

Economic Benefits:

• Commercial properties with high-quality landscaping can command 7% higher rental rates.
• Shoppers are willing to spend 9-12% more in business districts with high-quality tree canopies.
• Landscaping can increase residential property values by 5.5-12.7%.
• Strategically placed plants and trees can reduce heating and cooling costs by 10-30%.