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When planning your home’s landscape design, you have to make a key decision between a DIY approach and hiring professionals for the job. A lot of work goes into implementing your plans, including buying the necessary supplies, digging up weeds, planting your flowers and trees, and incorporating hardscape features. While this is manageable on your own, it’s often recommended to hire a specialist for the best results.

Experience 

Landscape DesignIf you don’t have a lot of experience in planning and executing a landscape design, the process can be time-consuming, and you can’t guarantee you’ll be happy with the end result. A team with many years in the industry will know everything from the best place to plant flowers and the right soil to give them to the hardscaping features that will enhance your yard’s look and functionality.

Savings

The DIY route appeals to many people who assume it’s less expensive than hiring professional landscape contractors. This isn’t always the case, though. To maintain a beautiful lawn, you may need to use special gardening equipment, such as a mower, sprinkler system, mulch wheelbarrow, rakes, and shovels, among other supplies. Rather than purchasing all of them yourself, hire someone who is already equipped with everything needed to get the job done.

Lawn Maintenance 

Many landscaping companies also offer maintenance services. You can discuss and plan out an upkeep schedule that fits your lifestyle and budget instead of trying to handle all the mowing, weeding, watering, and other maintenance work on your own.

Resale Value 

Curb appeal impacts the value of your home. If you ever plan on selling it in the future, you want the landscape to be as attractive as possible to attract more buyers. By working with experts who have an extensive portfolio, your lawn will look its best when the work is done.

 

Since 1982, the team at Scalia’s Landscape has designed and maintained beautiful yards throughout Batavia and western New York. Whether you want to overhaul your landscape design, install a new patio, or keep your plants neatly trimmed, they’re the experts you can trust. Visit them online to learn more about what they can do for you, or call (585) 343-3106 to request your free estimate today.

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