Creating a custom home isn’t just about the building; it’s also about the surrounding property. A landscape has the power to make an impression that complements the house or takes away from its beauty. Below, learn why hiring professional landscapers is one of the smartest actions you can take for your property.

Why You Should Hire Professional Landscapers

1. Save Time & Energy

Digging, tilling, raking, planting, and debris removal consume time and effort. Rather than spending precious time on back-breaking work, save yourself hours and days by relying on professional landscapers to beautify the area around your custom home. They do the job in half the time so that you can obtain fast results and forgo the headache, back, shoulder, neck, arm, and leg pain.

2. Lower Utility Bills

Pro landscapers are general contractors who know how to increase your property’s efficiency, thereby reducing your carbon footprint and lowering your energy bills. Strategically planted trees and shrubs, for example, provide shade and insulation that keeps your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. That way, your HVAC system doesn’t have to work so hard. Landscaping experts also know how to install irrigation systems that won’t leak or otherwise waste water.

3. Increase Curb Appeal

A well-manicured lawn complemented by flowers, shrubs, trees, pavers, benches, and other landscaping and hardscaping elements increases your property’s curb appeal. It also contributes to resale value since buyers are more likely to pay more for properties that have been clearly maintained.

4. Maximize Space

The expertise and experience of professional landscapers help you get the most from your front, back, and side yards. They know what works in terms of maximizing square footage, including which elements should be installed, moved, or thrown away. They also provide expert advice on the use of native plants.

5. Create Something Unique & Beautiful

When you team with professional landscapers, the result is unique to your vision and aesthetic. It provides the opportunity to design an oasis you’ll enjoy for years. Landscaping services also ensure the safety of all installations, from culverts, drain tiles, pavers to outdoor lighting, to keep your premises extra secure and enjoyable.

The licensed, bonded, and insured general contractors at Up North Builders, Inc. are here to bring your custom home to life. Offering over 35 years of experience, this International Falls, MN, home remodeling and excavating company guarantees 100% satisfaction with every job. Call (218) 285-3635 today to schedule a free consultation with the custom home builders, or review their services online. See their latest work on Facebook.