Costs

Gardens vary so much in size and shape, and there's a great variety of plant species that can be used in any landscape project. This makes it very difficult to provide an estimate. However, somewhere around the region of £400.00 + VAT (1) would be a reasonable cost for the average garden landscaping project.

Home Recovery Value

A landscape project can seem to have a high initial cost, but your can consider it a very worthwhile investment, as it almost certainly will add to the value of your property. Estimates vary, but attractive landscaping could increase your home's sale price by anything from 7 to 15 percent! (2) Also, the cost of the project itself can be recovered when you sell your house.

Further Reading

• www.landscapeinstitute.org The Royal Chartered body for landscape architects. Provides useful information about the profession.
• www.bali.co.uk The British Association of Landscape Industries.