Landscaping consultants can help any homeowner take the exterior of their home from ordinary to extraordinary. Hiring a landscaping consultant can ultimately be one of the most important steps you can take as a homeowner to raise the value of your home while creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance and great curb appeal.
A landscaping consultant can help you add up to fifteen percent more to the overall value of the home and can help you design an outdoor living space that is both functional and beautiful.
If you are in the Charleston area and are looking to create or update your outdoor space, then you will want friendly and knowledgeable advice regarding the type of trees and shrubs that would be good in your yard and can thrive in your climate. Read on for more advantages you can benefit from when you hire a landscaping consultant:
- Landscaping consultants help come up with a concrete plan of what should be done and the most effective and successful ways to follow through with the plan. They are able to assess the property and offer their expert advice on what would be best and can offer details as to what the finished landscape will look like
- They can help provide a busy homeowner with a low-maintenance garden that is complete with native plants, trees, and shrubs. Including only native plants in your design will eliminate the need for a lot of additional watering and can reduce the amount of chemicals you will need to keep the plants alive and thriving. Native plants do not require any special watering or irrigation plans for supplementation
- Landscaping consultants can also advise the homeowner on the best areas to plant trees as a way of helping to increase the shade and reduce your electric bills. They will know the correct placement of trees and other shrubs that will provide your home with reduced heating and cooling costs
- Landscaping consultants help the homeowner with the entire landscaping plan from start to finish. They are with you at every step of the process with their knowledgeable advice and expertise which can ultimately take some of the stress and pressure off of the homeowner. They also know which codes and regulations need to be abided by and will deliver the finished project that you have been dreaming about
Economic Benefits
There are also many economic benefits to your landscaping, and a landscaping consultant can help you understand the entire process and show you the many ways it will benefit you financially.
A well-designed landscape will add value to the home, boost its curb appeal, and potential buyers may be inclined to pay higher prices. It may also cut down on the amount of time that your home is on the market if you are selling. A well-designed landscape will attract more buyers.
As mentioned earlier, another economic benefit of landscaping is reduced heating and cooling costs which lend to the importance of a landscaping consultant to ensure that the trees and shrubs are strategically placed in the proper positions to help with these utility bills.
Getting Started
If you have decided you want to hire a landscaping consultant to design your perfect yard, then there are a few things to consider. It is important to be upfront and honest about your proposed budget and the time you will have available to maintain the landscaping. You don’t want to spend money on plants that may not be native to the area or other plants and shrubs that may require additional care and maintenance that you don’t have the time to complete.
You want a yard design that you can easily manage and is within your budget. You don’t want to invest a lot of money into a landscaping design that will become overgrown or too difficult to handle.
Landscaping consultants will be able to take the time to listen to what you want and can break each section down so they can explain the pros and cons of each element you are considering including in your design. The landscaping consultant will survey your yard, discuss proper placement, and which plants would be best for the environment. If you are looking to cut down on heating and cooling costs, then they can offer advice on where the trees should be placed.
They will then give you a detailed estimate and offer a contract so that you can see how long the work will take and how much each design element will cost. You will get the final estimate and decide if the design will meet your needs. You will then discuss your payment options with the landscaping consultant.
At Terra Bella Garden Center, we understand the importance your landscaping has on the value and appeal of your property. Our knowledgeable and experienced professional landscaping consultants can help you come up with a design and bring that design to life. We use only the best materials and varieties that are known to thrive in our Charleston, South Carolina area. Call or come in for your consultation with our landscaping consultants today.
