Lawn care season is upon us, and many homeowners are planning landscape design projects for the summer. While many projects—like gardening and gravel driveway installation—are do-it-yourself jobs, some landscape and hardscape design endeavors are best left to the professionals. Lawn Innovations of Dayton, Ohio, explains why irrigation systems, patios and pathways, and large retaining walls should not be DIY.

3 Landscape Designs Job Best Left to Professionals 

Irrigation Systems

Behind every good lawn is a great sprinkler system. However, too many homeowners think they can tackle installation after a few YouTube videos. In truth, installing your own sprinkler system can result in improperly sized pipes, an excess of sprinkler heads in any given zone, overall underperformance, and backflow issues. Any projects that involve extensive piping are best left to landscape installation specialists.

Patios & Pathways

Creating a beautiful pathway or patio requires a solid foundation. A weak base is the most common problem related to DIY paver and pathway installations, leading to premature settling and uneven patios. Inaccurate alignment and sizing of pavers are two other associated problems. To avoid installing a patio that will look dismal five years down the line, hire a professional hardscape installation specialist to do the job right.

Retaining Walls

The larger your retaining wall, the more important it is to hire a professional. While all DIY wall installations run the risk of poor stone selection, inadequate drainage, and faulty base construction, smaller walls tend to hide imperfections better. Larger walls require professional tools and expertise to be functional, safe, and visually appealing.

Whether you’re looking to completely redo your landscape design or aching for a patio to enjoy the summer sunsets on, call (937) 626-0406 today. You can also visit the Lawn Innovations website to learn more about the company’s landscaping services and schedule a consultation.