Landscaping is the number one project homeowners want to tackle this summer
Thumbtack released its 2024 Curb Appeal Trends Report, which surveyed more than 1,000 homeowners to discuss how they plan to use their yards this summer. The data found nearly one-third (29%) intend to spend up to $5,000 on improving their outdoor spaces this.
The report discovered that 62% of homeowners plan to tackle a landscaping project (the #1 project this summer) and took a look at what cities are investing the most in their yards. Here’s a brief overview:
- The feature that boosts curb appeal more than anything else is having a well-maintained lawn.
- 82% said their outdoor spaces bring them happiness. The #1 consideration is dogs (43%), and 39% said their dream yard would have a fenced-in space for pets.
- 27% think their neighbors do a better job of maintaining their yards than they do, causing some serious neighbor envy.
- 28% are prioritizing sustainable design for their yard, with 40% saying they grow their own fruits and vegetables.
- Many feel stuck, with 24% confirming they’re embarrassed about the state of their yard and 21% saying they don’t host people because their yard isn’t in good shape.
- Atlanta tops the list for the city with the best backyards, with a big focus on lawn care and landscape design. Dallas, Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Orlando round out the top 5.
See the full report by Morgan Olsen on the Thumbtack Blog.