Pros and cons of hiring a professional landscaper

by | Feb 26, 2013 | Home And Garden

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There are very few homeowners who have the time or the talent to design and execute a beautiful garden design. For most homeowners, a patch of grass surrounded with a few randomly placed shrubs and flowers is about the extent of it. This is nothing to be ashamed of; landscape design and architecture is an art as well as a skill that professionals acquire through education and hands-on experience. If you want to break out of the common mold and really develop an eye appealing and useful garden, landscaping in Carmel is where you should turn. Here are a few things to think about before you finally make up your mind.

The advantages and disadvantages of using a professional landscaper:

Advantages:

* Landscape designers are trained and educated to accomplish the job. There are many issues to be taken into account and to the uninitiated, it can be very stressful.

* There is no need for you to purchase any unique tools that are required to do a professional job, landscaping in Carmel has the tools.

* The landscape professional is an expert on plants; he knows what plants are best suited for what conditions. He is fully aware of plants that thrive in sun or shade as well as which plants tolerate arid conditions and, which need a lot of water. The people who do landscaping in Caramel also know the growth rates of various plants, so as time goes by, your garden will retain its original continuity. Plants can be very expensive, and if you were to select them yourself, there is a good chance they will not thrive or even survive.

* To end up with a tasteful design, the entire site must be analyzed and all elements taken into account. Attention to pre-existing conditions, natural drainage, sunlight, prevailing breeze as well as eyesores and sources of unwanted noise must be taken into account.

* To implement a plan takes people with specific knowledge and skills with soil conditions. Working with the soil, enhancing it with various fertilizers are all things that a landscaper knows.

* A professionally designed garden adds not only beauty to the area, but style. The garden will compliment the architecture of your home as well as blend into the surrounding neighborhood.

* A landscape designer is equally adept at planning and executing an English country garden as he is in developing a Zen garden. Once he knows your likes and wishes, he will present a plan to suit.

Disadvantages

* The service is expensive.

* With detailed consultation, design and perhaps, re-design, the process can be quite drawn out and time consuming.

The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages but so much of it boils down to budget and wishes. Many landscape projects are done by professionals, but done over an extended period of time.

For reasonably priced professional landscaping in Carmel, we invite you to contact Lawnscapes Cut & Care, Inc. Call 317-82-8364 for a free consultation.

 

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