If you’re looking for a good investment, step outside your home. Studies have shown that when properly done, landscaping provides the highest return on investment of any type of home improvement. That first impression can add 20% to your home’s value, a figure that rivals the return on a new kitchen or bathroom. When designing a residential landscape, the most important step is to put a plan on paper. Developing a master plan will save you time and money and will result in a successful design.