Good landscaping can increase a home’s value by 5 percent to 11 percent, according to a Michigan State University study.

Don’t give the lawn a buzz cut, urges John Stier, professor of horticulture at the University of Wisconsin. Cutting a lawn short makes it grow faster and weakens its roots. Stier says keep the grass no shorter than 2 ½ inches.

Stier thinks hiring a lawn service to cut, water and fertilize isn’t necessary for right approach most homeowners. He says they can do just as good a job themselves and save more than $1,000 a year.

Source: Money Magazine, Josh Garskof (09/04/2008)

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