Advantages of Landscaping your house

Due to jostling for space in urban areas most Nigerians have totally forgotten the needs and benefits of landscaping
-One is the cooling effects of a landscaped building or site
Trees planted on your site helps to shield the direct rays from sun in the hot afternoon and results in the cooling of the environment, you can actually come out of your rooms to sit under the tree and receive cool breeze when everywhere else is hot.
-Landscaping among other benefits, beautifies the house greatly especially when the job is handled by a professional. It adds to the aesthetic appeal of your building, gives it a new look which is attractive.
-It gives a feeling of a complete and ideal environment that can be called an ecosystem. Carbon dioxide generated by human beings during breathing and car smokes/fumes e.t.c are consumed by plants and they inturn returns oxygen needed by you to the atmosphere, this gives an aura of air freshness.
-Others do have gardens that produces edible vegetables and fruits. Since you have the time to tender your garden you are most likely going to enjoy the benefits of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, which is a good source of vitamins.
-Attractions to birds.
People pays a lot of money to buys live birds in their homes, but landscaped gardens naturally draws interesting birds to the environment. Hence you won't need to pay for what others are paying for. Some of these birds have nice hummings and beautiful feathers that can complement your environment.
-Also having them gives you a feeling of serenity, you feel closer to nature and appreciates it more when you are in the urban areas which is full of hustling and bustling with little or no available space for green areas.
-A landscaped area makes you naturally comfortable and organised. The natural environment can be sweet to feel.
-Scents from plants
Depending on the type of flower you have, nice scent emanates from them. Some can be very strong smelling and nice to smell.
Sit out-
A nice sit out of Gazebo and other forms of tents complements your building.