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5 reasons to hire a professional landscaper -

Written by Staff Writer | Sep 23, 2015 3:00:57 PM

A landscaping project may seem like an easy job, but it can actually be quite overwhelming. There is a lot of planning, budgeting, sourcing of materials, and labouring required to turn a piece of land into a magnificent garden.

Some people think a landscaping job is something that they can tackle on their own. However, without the necessary experience, tools, and time, it can be very difficult to make your dream garden a reality.

If you are serious about pushing through with your landscaping plans, it’s advisable to hire a landscape designer. Here are the top five reasons why hiring a professional is the best landscaping decision you can make.

  1. Knowledge and experience. Your hire a landscaper for the same reasons you hire a plumber or an electrician — their skills and expertise. Gardening and planting may be your hobby, but it’s not the same as actually tackling a landscaping project on your own. Professional landscaping companies also provide other services such as paving, brickwork, excavation, and more.

  2. Budget and estimates. Every homeowner embarking on a home improvement project wants to know how much the job would cost them. One of the best things about hiring a professional landscaper is that they can give you landscaping quotes with a breakdown of the cost and the materials needed for the job. They also know where to source the materials, and they can probably get a discount from their suppliers.

  3. Creativity and design. You probably have an idea of how you want your garden to look like. Although you can get inspiration from magazines, the internet, or places that you’ve visited, a professional gardener can give you professional advice on what works best with your budget and the kind of plants that will grow well on your property.

  4. Time and tools. If you haven’t done a landscaping job before, you probably have no idea of the amount of time and labour required to transform your backyard into a beautifully landscaped garden. You also need to have the skills and the right tools and equipment to install drainage and irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences, and planters.

  5. Less chaos and confusion. Professional landscapers know exactly what they are doing. Since they have a system in place, they can finish the job in the least amount of time without causing too much disruption on your property.

Getting professional help is always the best way to go especially if you want to get things done smoothly and without too much interruption on your day to day routine. You can start receiving quotes by posting a landscaping job here.