One surprising statistic about first-time home buyers is what they put as the number one priority: Not energy efficiency. Not affordability. It’s having a nice lawn!

According to landscapers, a lush Lawn is more important than a renovated kitchen. Before you get too excited about that Frisbee-friendly turf, think about how you really use outdoor space now. No question that having access to nature ranks high in importance, both for our mental health and physical well being. Books have been written on this topic.