Here are more reasons to avoid DIY landscaping.
DIY landscaping may sound like a smart idea in the beginning. DIY projects seem cost-effective, and you get to learn a new skill. However, anyone who has researched landscape design knows that landscaping is a trial-and-error process. It takes a long time to master landscape design. It’s one thing to plant a few flowers but another to take on the job that a landscape architect does easily. If you don’t have a green thumb, the budget, or the time to invest in DIY landscaping, you should stick to hiring professionals here at Carroll Landscaping. Here are more reasons to avoid DIY landscaping.
Incohesive Planning
There are several elements to landscape design. If you don’t have all of these concepts planned out well, your property may not look as beautiful as it should or meet your expectations. A landscape should have harmony and flow. Otherwise, it can end up looking incohesive. Many people start a DIY project but don’t always finish it. When you attempt to beautify a front or backyard, it takes commitment.
Improper Planting
Some plants need shade, while others thrive in the sun. If you invest in DIY landscaping, you may risk planting flowers, bushes, or shrubs where they don’t belong. Also, some plants merely don’t bloom in particular seasons. When you go into landscape design, you must know the difference between annuals (plants that come back once a year) and perennials (plants that thrive all year long). When you hire professional landscapers, they specialize in doing a full-site analysis, looking at your property’s soil quality, and many other factors. We do the hard work, so you don’t have to think about it.
Lack of Functionality
Landscape design involves more than landscaping. You must also consider hardscaping for your property to be fully functional. Drainage, irrigation, lighting, and traffic (e.g., walkways and pathways) are other considerations. Once again, learning how to plant a few flowers is fun. This aspect of landscaping isn’t a considerable risk, but trying to build your walkway? You should leave this part of landscape design to us.
Overspending
DIY projects are only cost-effective if you know what you’re doing. You may think hiring a landscaping company forces you to spend more money, but it saves you more money in the long run. You can look forward to paying one price to have the landscape of your dreams. You don’t have to spend extra money fixing DIY mistakes. You let our team know your budget, and we’ll work with you. Save yourself time, money, and frustration.
Interested in Improving Your Outdoor Living Space? Consider Landscape and Hardscaping Design Services from Carroll Landscaping
Carroll Landscaping has over 30 years of experience with landscape construction, porch construction, deck building, and hardscape installation. Our award-winning landscape designers are passionate about providing customers with top-notch service and landscape design. Our landscape designers have a creative design outlook and work as a team with our installation crews to make your vision a reality. We are committed to providing every customer with the highest quality workmanship, professional and knowledgeable service, and creativity in design in order to surpass our clients’ expectations in every aspect of the project.
We serve residents throughout the beautiful state of Maryland including Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City, Eldersburg, Clarksville, Sykesville, Manchester, Westminster, and Woodstock. For more information and to schedule a consultation with one of our expert designers, contact us online or give us a call at 410-922-2416.