July 5th

By Mutt Mulligan

Benefits of lawns for home buyers

If you’re in the market for a new home, there are many factors you’re considering as you’re viewing potential properties. Size, location, quality of nearby schools, commute convenience, walk-ability, roof condition and upgrades are just a few things that may be high on your list.

But TurfMutt encourages you to add another critical criterion: living landscapes.

You may be wondering whether lawns, trees, plants and shrubs are worth the time, effort and resources needed to maintain them. And, if you’re moving to an area impacted by drought, how can you balance being environmentally conscious with your love of landscapes?

It’s important to remember that living landscapes have many benefits that go beyond boosting curb appeal and increasing property values. Living landscapes keep communities cool, help capture and clean storm water runoff, and scrub the air of pollutants, dust and smoke particles.

Additionally, being surrounded by living landscapes is good for your family. Living landscapes improve mental health, mood, memory and overall wellbeing.

Read this fact sheet to learn more about what you should look for as you’re home shopping with regards to living landscapes.

For more about the environmental and health benefits of living landscapes and how to properly care for your green spaces even in a drought, click here.