Professional landscaping is one of the highest-return investments a Broken Arrow homeowner can make — and the data backs it up. Studies from the American Society of Landscape Architects and multiple real estate research organizations show that quality landscaping increases home value by 10–15% and can dramatically reduce days on market when you sell. Here’s what works in Broken Arrow’s market and why VistaScapes approaches landscaping as a value-building investment, not just a cosmetic upgrade.
The ROI Numbers for Landscaping in Oklahoma
National research shows professional landscaping returns 100–200% of its cost in home value — meaning a $10,000 landscape investment can add $10,000–$20,000 to your home’s appraised value. In Broken Arrow’s market, where mid-range homes in established subdivisions are highly competitive, professional landscaping is increasingly an expectation rather than a differentiator. Homes with dated, overgrown, or non-existent landscaping simply show worse and sell for less than comparably-sized homes with quality outdoor environments.
Highest-Return Landscaping Investments for Broken Arrow Homeowners
- Mature shade trees — Well-placed shade trees add appraised value directly and reduce cooling costs visibly — buyers notice both
- Foundation planting — Clean, layered foundation beds with evergreen structure and seasonal color signal upkeep and pride of ownership from the curb
- Irrigation systems — In Oklahoma’s climate, a working irrigation system tells buyers the landscape will survive summer — and they’ll trust it more than they trust themselves to hand-water
- Privacy screening — Privacy hedges on property borders add perceived square footage to the yard and appeal strongly to families
- Outdoor living integration — Landscape framing an outdoor kitchen or patio photographs dramatically better and appraises higher than either element alone
What Kills Landscape ROI
Cheap landscaping is worse than no landscaping at resale. Overgrown foundation shrubs covering windows, dead or declining trees, failed planting beds with visible weed barrier and sparse plants — these reduce value rather than adding it. VistaScapes builds landscapes designed to look better every year, not just at installation. Proper soil preparation, correct plant selection for Oklahoma’s climate, and professional irrigation are what separate a landscape that appreciates from one that deteriorates.
Investing in your Broken Arrow landscape? Call VistaScapes at (918) 779-1317.
