Landscaping has a very significant effect on the looks, use, and value of a property. According to Homelight, landscaping that is in disrepair could cause a 5%-10% drop in property values. That's a disadvantage you'll want to avoid in any market. Let's take a closer look at the many types of services that local landscaping companies provide to help make properties more valuable.

Landscaping Design Services

It all starts with a good landscaping design. A local landscaping company often has a qualified landscaping architect who can view your property, listen to your ideas, and design a landscaping plan that is realistic and adds value to your property. Considerations that affect landscaping design include the local climate, soil conditions, and the general terrain upon which your property is situated.

Hardscaping Installation and Maintenance

A landscape architect can include hardscaping elements that help to shape your property and make it more useful. Retaining walls, patios, and walkways are common examples of hardscaping that can help to transform your property and give you a more usable outdoor space. Edging that separates gardens, tree beds, and the lawn from walkways and other commonly used areas also can help to improve your property's appearance and function.

Lawn, Garden, and Tree Installation

Local landscaping companies also can help to beautify your property by strategically planting trees, gardens, and lawns. Trees and shrubs can help to provide your property and home with natural shade that makes them cooler on hot summer days, which helps you to save money on related air conditioning costs. Trees and shrubs also can give you more privacy by screening out roadways and neighboring properties. Planting a lawn or installing sod also will help to beautify your property.

Lawn and Garden Maintenance and Irrigation

Your lawn, trees, and gardens need irrigation and maintenance to keep them looking their best during the spring, summer, and fall. Local landscaping companies can install irrigation systems and maintain or repair them as needed to ensure your landscape has a good supply of water. Lawn and garden maintenance can keep the grass looking neat and trimmed and remove weeds and other items that might try to take root. The landscaping team also can maintain retaining walls that might shift due to rain storms or weeds and make them look new again.

You can learn more about local landscaping services and get an estimate on a project that you might have in mind by calling our friendly professionals today. Our team at Becker Landscaping & Services would love to assist you!