Landscaping not only increases the value of the house or commercial building but also have environmental benefits other than the obvious ones. A properly planned and maintained lawn is pleasing to the eye, provides health benefits and increases the value of the land. Though just planning and planting does not work, for the lawn to be effective you have to take proper care too. But apart from the obvious reason to clean the air, there are other environmental benefits that you might not be aware of.
Water Related Problem
Soil erosion or concrete floors adversely affect ground water level. Planting proper trees and shrubs would prevent that. Maintaining a lawn would help keep the land porous, and help seep rain water to lower levels to maintain ground water level. At the same time, if you are living in a flood prone area, then landscaping would help in reducing the damage to personal property.
Prevent Destruction
There is no fury like nature’s fury. Planting trees and shrubs, these all prevent in protecting the property from strong winds, floods and other ill effects of nature. Trees form a natural barrier and reduce the force of winds. Well maintained lawn also helps soil absorb water which prevents the water to affect foundation. Green foliage also prevents fire from coming towards the house. Green plants take a long time to catch fire thereby reducing the effect of fire.
Soil Quality
Properly maintained lawn would also help improve the soil quality. If you have planted plants properly, then they would self fertilize the plants reducing the need of pesticides and all. Also, roots hold the soil preventing soil erosion which would help you keep the ground good.
Temperature
It is pretty natural, if you plant trees around your house and plant shrubs and flowers. Then it would help keep the temperature of the house low. Even if you have small trees or plants, the weather would generally be pleasant. If planted properly and from a safe distance from the house, then the general effects of plantation would be more.
Environmental effects of the landscaping would only be there if you have planted the right kind of plants and take proper care. There should be trees and shrubs and to make it more pleasing, there also should be flowers. If you are confused about what to use, then consult a local landscaping person who can advise you accordingly.