When Should Your Landscape Project Be DIY?
Thanks to Google, Pinterest, Youtube and basically the internet as a whole, we live in a world of “do it yourself”.
With just a few clicks you can have answers to all of your questions. While the idea of completing the project yourself may sound like a good idea, is it always?
We hear so many stories of homeowners undertaking landscaping projects, fueled by Pinterest inspiration, that end up being way more in-depth and complicated than they anticipate. Some people stop when things start getting rocky, while others push the limits and can sometimes end up causing damage to their property.
When it comes to simple projects like replacing plants, we always encourage people to get out there and get their hands dirty! Landscaping can be so fun and can get those creative juices flowing. However, once you start veering into the more in depth projects, that’s when it’s important to get the professionals involved.
Landscape architects are trained professionals who spent a lot of time (and sometimes tears) to get their degree so that they can design and create people’s outdoor dream spaces. They are passionate about seeing their vision all the way through and making sure that you get exactly what you want in your space. After all, it’s your home, you might as well use every bit of space you have to make it somewhere you love to be.
Here’s 3 benefits that you get when you choose to work with a landscape architect:
Fewer Mistakes, aka - less headache
These are professionals. They know what they’re doing. They know the industry and the different materials that are out there and can help you pick the one that will work perfectly for you. They know what materials work in your area and have had success, therefore they can suggest better, more sustainable options for you that will give you the results you’re looking for.
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A more cohesive and appealing design
They can look at a space and know exactly the spacing, scaling, and flow that needs to happen in order to take your landscape to the next level. While YouTube or Pinterest might be able to talk you through how to install a simple flowerbed, do you know how to make that one flowerbed flow into another one or even a walkway to a big focal point in your yard? Or what about just how to place plants in your yard? Probably not. Landscape architects know those little tweaks to make that will take your landscape from a wimpy to WOW.
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Predictable Results and Reliable plans
With a landscape architect, they know the steps to take to make sure that your dream landscape comes to life and stays that way. They can create a plan and strategy that is specific to you and your needs. “Just winging it” can bring about some of the worst mistakes when it comes to projects like landscaping, so having a professional carefully plan out the entire process is a way to ensure that you get the results you deserve.
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Moral of the story here?
Landscape Projects need Landscape Architects
Our landscape architects here at Saluda Hill Landscapes are some of the best in the business and spend countless hours tweaking and perfecting their plans to make sure that their clients’ needs are met. Not to mention, they create some KILLER designs.
