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Americans are on track to spend more than $40 billion on backyard improvements this year. A smart move, since a study by the University of Michigan found that consumers value a landscaped home 11.3% higher than the same home without good landscaping. But how do you make sure your money is well spent? Here are my best tips: 1. Make a five-year plan Everything doesn’t have to be done at once. Plantings mature at different rates, and you can add new features each year. 2. Test your soil Savvy landscapers have a saying, “Plant a $50 plant in a $100 [...]