Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Property Owners Get Real Benefits By Making Use Of Landscape Design Professionals

By Mark Brooks


Listen to a typical conversation among some new homeowners, or land owners with plans to build, and mention the subject landscape design. Chances are you will here comments like, yes, that would be nice but it is just so expensive, or being on a really tight budget and that means no non-essential services like landscaping.

Realistically, things can work out differently. Plenty of customers have now realized, that utilizing landscaping companies can actually bring about savings over a longer period. Surprised, new home owners will ask why, and how this is achieved.

Initially a house and land is probably the biggest capital outlay that most people will have in their lifetimes. Of course home owners are concerned about the security of their investment and the potential for appreciation over a period of time. The value of professionally landscaped properties commonly appreciate at increased rates when compared to others.

However, value is only one aspect of an investment, marketability is equally important and properties on well landscaped surrounds will be more appealing to and attract more potential buyers. Consequently such properties will be on the markets for shorter periods.

If properties are still in the design stage then it is very advantageous to combine the services of the landscaper with that of the architect. In this way the optimal utilization of buildings in relation to the available land will be achieved with input from two sets of professionals.

Water management in respect of drainage, storm water runoff and erosion are important points to consider. At the other end of the extreme, in arid and drought affected areas, their expertise will be directed towards water storage, minimizing consumption, reducing evaporation and soil degradation. Conservation would be the key word in this department.

If purchasing an existing structure, landscapers can still provide valuable input. Because they manage to achieve the optimum use of the available area they will be able to provide functionality to redundant areas. For example recreational and entertainment venues can be created from unused yards or old storage areas.

One way of throwing away a lot of money, very rapidly is to make uninformed decisions about trees, shrubs and the garden in general. What worked in the garden where you grew up does not make you qualified to establish a new garden. Trees, shrubs and grass all have specific needs, likes and dislikes, and determining the best place to plant your exclusive nursery purchases needs more than just gut feel.

Aside from financial factors, marketability and how a house looks, there are plenty of healthy benefits to be gained from living in properly designed and managed landscape. Psychologically and therapeutically, the entire household will benefit from the sense of wellness induced by a such an environment. The air is cleaner, pollution is reduced, intrusive noise is lessened, and as an added final bonus there will be more privacy.

Expense is only one issue in the debate of whether or not to make use of a landscape consultant. Perhaps a more relevant question to ask is what expense is incurred by not taking this step.




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