7 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Landscape Designer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) April 17, 2009 -- MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minneapolis landscape design(http://leeslandscapes.com) firm, Lee’s Landscaping and Design, offers seven reasons on why hiring a landscape designer(http://leeslandscapes.com/general-landscaping/landscapedesign) will save you headaches and money.

1. A project can often seem overwhelming. You see your landscape everyday, you know that there is something wrong but don’t know how to address it. You see the plants and turf struggling, you know there is a low spot where all the water pools, yet how do you fix it? That is where a landscape designer comes in. We can look at all the problem areas in your space and come up with a plan that addresses them as a whole, not just a band-aid that covers them up for awhile.

2. Materials can be a challenge. There is an abundance of styles, colors, and specific applications one needs to understand when choosing hardscape materials. A landscape designer can help in this process. We can choose materials that will specifically work in any given scenario they would be needed. A designer can also choose colors and combinations of materials that will work well together and have a more unified, pleasing look.

3. Plant material can also be a challenge for most homeowners. There are so many plants to choose from and each has specific light, soil, and water requirements. Not to mention each plant has its own growth pattern to take into account. How many times have you been to a nursery or home improvement store and bought a plant that wound up being to large for the space? Hiring a landscape designer can help you choose the right plants for your space. We have extensive working knowledge of plant material.

4. Planning is the most crucial stage of any landscape project. There are often many different elements and factors that come into play when creating a new landscape. If your project is a small entry way enhancement or a large pond installation, designers can help facilitate all the planning effectively. It starts with precise measurements of the space and determining which materials will produce the look and feel the client desires.

5. Budgets and estimates. Many homeowners can feel overwhelmed with the size and scope of landscape projects especially financially. Typically a homeowner will have a set budget in mind for a specific landscape project. If a proper plan is not in place too often that budget is exceeded.
6. Installation. I know many homeowners that tried to tackle a landscape project over a nice summer weekend and realized by Saturday afternoon that the job is too big for 1 or 2 people. Landscaping is hard work physically and mentally.
7. Aftercare. After the landscape project is completed questions can still remain. A landscape designer will walk you through all the elements of your new space and discuss any issues relating to maintenance, special functions, and plant care.

###

landscape design     landscaping designer     Minneapolis landscape design