2023/10/31 by Melinda Knuth, Xuan Wei, Xumin Zhang +1 · 1 citation
Environmental Science · Social Sciences · #Land Use and Ecosystem Services #Place Attachment and Urban Studies #Urban Green Space and Health
paper · pdf · doi:10.21273/horttech05249-23
openalex publication_date 2023/10/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
Maintaining and caring for residential landscapes is a crucial aspect of homeownership in the United States. For homeowners in the United States, residential lawns represent a significant economic investment, signal their social commitments, and reflect their personal characters. To investigate the differences in Florida homeowners’ priorities regarding residential landscape features, an online survey of 1220 homeowners was conducted. Four different groups of homeowners were identified based on their perceived importance of the four landscape features, namely, environmental, financial, aesthetic, and psychological benefits. Factors such as environmental and financial attitudes and social norms influencing homeowners’ decision-making were examined. The findings revealed that homeowners’ knowledge of landscaping practices and environmental attitudes impact their prioritization regarding landscape features.