DIY landscape seems fairly simple, right? Completing any landscape project on your own may not be the best use of your time and money.
Before you venture out on your own, consider these valuable additions a landscaper could provide:
Determine the ‘theme’ of your landscape
- Designing your landscape for optimal functionality that suits your specific needs and design.
- Determining the best locations for hardscapes, pools, sheds, walkways, driveways and more.
- Optimizing the use of your property by understanding spatial relationships to configure how all of the landscape elements will ‘connect’.
- Your landscaper can create a cohesive master plan that will be beautiful for years to come.
- Add the expert’s experience and landscape knowledge to your own vision
- Having professional knowledge of plant material helps landscapers select the right vegetation or materials for the right place. This removes the chance of buying expensive plants that won’t survive.
- These experts can increase the longevity of plants and decrease the amount of maintenance required. Low maintenance landscapes look great all year with less hassle!
- Selecting hardscape materials for what will work best in your plan (for instance, many types and styles of stone and pavers are available for a patio and not all types of stone or pavers are suited to every situation). A designer can help you narrow your choices for what works for you.
- Having knowledge of the local climate and seasonal weather patterns prevents problems down the line.
Provide creative ideas
- Looking at your property with a fresh perspective.
- Giving you a variety of plans while explaining the pros and cons of each.
- Respecting all of the features you like and adding some you hadn’t thought of.
- Introducing you to cutting edge ideas for outdoor features.
- Offering a clear perspective.
- Solution-oriented options, drainage issues, curb appeal and more.
- Feedback on what to repair and what to replace.
- Assisting you in exploring cost-effective options and alternatives.
Anticipate and prevent costly mistakes
- Knowing what plant life will thrive in your area and what is likely to underperform.
- Designing hardscape areas with well-functioning shapes and materials in sensible locations so problems are avoided or resolved before construction.
- Utilizing the perfect material selection for your location.
- Solving for challenges found in your yard
- Your outdoor space is an extension of your home which is just as important an investment! Allow the pros to take you into it with experienced guidance and support.
Plan for efficient construction
- Build out a sustainable project developed within your budget and schedule.
- Configuring specific details like lighting or irrigation that are crucial for long-term landscape functionality.
- Being able to foresee the cost and timeline for your project.
A professional landscape designer will plan ahead for future projects, provide optimal use of your yard for family and entertaining, which in turn increases your property value. Whether you need a designer for your entire yard, want to refresh your look, or maintain your existing space, a landscape designer is well worth the investment.
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