Creating A Lush and Welcoming Landscape

If your property isn't as attractive as you'd like it to be, but you don't have the time to landscape your yard, or if you don't have experience with landscaping, consider calling a landscape installation contractor for help. Your plants will get off to a healthy start when they're installed by a professional, so they'll have a better chance of survival. Here are tips for working with a landscape installation contractor.

Decide On Your Budget First

You don't necessarily need to do everything at once if you have a limited budget. Decide how much you want to spend on landscaping and talk to the contractor about what you can have done within your budget.

You may need to have slow-growing trees put in first and add other plants at a later time when you have more money to invest. Let your contractor know your long-term plan so they can help you decide what you need to plant first to beautify your yard.

Choose Plants That Fit Your Yard And Lifestyle

Choosing the best plants for your yard takes careful thought. Selecting plants based on their beauty isn't always the best idea since the plants could be difficult to keep alive. Instead, consider native plants that thrive in your location and that can handle some neglect. Let your landscape installation contractor know if you only want plants you don't have to care for other than by watering them.

Plan The Layout

Your landscape installation contractor can help you decide where to install trees and plants. You'll want trees to be far enough away from your home and power lines that they won't be a problem when they mature. You may want your landscaping to provide privacy or shade. You may just want the added color to make your yard more visually attractive.

The landscape installation contractor can plan the placement of each tree and plant with a purpose in mind. You may need to start by having sprinklers or an irrigation system installed so your plants can be watered automatically since they may need frequent watering when first installed.

Plants also need to be installed with consideration to how they look grouped together when it comes to size and color. It often takes someone with an experienced green thumb to make your yard look beautiful without overdoing it.

Install The Landscaping

Putting in trees and plants can be hard physical labor. There's digging involved, and your contractor may also need to remove sod, install a weed barrier, put in edging around the plants, and add mulch. Once everything is installed, all you'll need to do is maintain your plants by making sure they're watered regularly. You might also need a landscaper to prune your trees as they grow so they take on an attractive shape and grow up balanced and sturdy. 

For more info about landscape installation, contact a local company.