Not only does a well-designed landscape compliment the beauty of your home but landscaping can actually reduce your utility bills by several hundred dollars-as much as 30 percent-in addition to adding dramatically to your home's resale value.

Using local plants, bushes and trees as part of your landscape design takes advantage of nature's ability to protect a house from the elements. The more complete an empty yard becomes, the more it benefits from natural shading and the less use of unnecessary pesticides and wasted water, helping to lower bills and support a friendlier environment.