Do you have an incredible vision of what your outdoor spaces could look like, but simply don’t have the time or expertise to make it happen? Then you may have already considered hiring a landscape designer who can make your dreams come to life. At Arbor-Nomics, we offer premium lawn care services for local property owners. While we do not provide landscape designs, we do enjoy helping our local customers achieve their goals when it comes to making their lawns and gardens as beautiful as possible. Here are some tips on how to work with a landscaper to achieve the best long-term results.
Understanding Hardscape vs Softscape
Hardscape involves the use of materials that are inorganic, or non-living. This may include a patio, landscaping rocks, decorative boulders, paving stones, water features, fencing, lighting systems and other structures. Softscape items mostly consist of the plants and turfgrass that will create the vibrant outdoor space that you want. Having an understanding of the role that both categories play can help you determine the ideal atmosphere you want to create. Knowing which elements you will include ahead of time can help make the process run smoothly since the landscape designer will have a clear picture of your intended results.
Creating a Budget
Before you begin the process, be sure to create a detailed budget with your landscape professional. There will be certain forgotten elements of the design that will add to your budget, but your landscape designer will have a lot of experience handling these details and can give you accurate information that will assist with the overall planning process.
Determine a Timeline
Once the budget has been finalized, you can begin to sort out the estimated time of completion. Each stage of the process can be broken down into an approximate timeframe, so that the designer and their team can stay on task from start to finish.
The Importance of Communication
Throughout the process, be sure to keep an open line of communication. If there is something that you don’t like, speak up before the design is complete. Otherwise, you may risk going overbudget fixing problems in the future. Keep in mind that the designer will now know what you are thinking and will be more focused and comfortable with the project when he or she is aware of your opinion.
Maintain Your Lawn and Landscape Designs with Quality Lawn Care Services
After your landscape design is complete, it is important to maintain the health and beauty of your grass, shrubs and ornamental trees. After all, even the most amazing landscape can still wither away if it isn’t properly maintained. Call the team at Arbor-Nomics today and discover our wide selection or high-quality lawn care services including fertilizing treatments, weed suppression, overseeding and aeration, outdoor pest control and more. Contact our office for more information or to schedule an appointment with a Certified Landscape Specialist in Atlanta, Buckhead, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Marietta, Cumming, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Georgia or a nearby metro area neighborhood.