Landscaping isn’t just about placing plants and creating patios; professionally constructed landscapes all over the world aim to create long lasting and visually appealing environments. Currently in 2023, Landscape construction serves a significant purpose in enhancing a property. It is an integration of design, construction, and planting, ensuring all parts of a property’s outdoor space have functional beauty.
During the past 10 years of my career in the landscaping world, I have witnessed and understood the importance and the skill that is needed to execute a landscaping construction project. The capability of trained professionals is unmatched. I have realized that they have the rare talent of converting simple vacant yards into stunning garden oases and reconfiguring sloped lands into multi-tiered functional areas.
Why DIY Landscaping Is Not The Best Idea
Due to the complexity of grading, drainage, and even hardscaping, in addition, to choosing the right plants, DIY landscaping becomes impossible. Professional landscaping will prove to be resourceful at this stage. It’s a combination of structural execution, resource allocation, sustainability, and long term planning.
Experts know how to manage the land, not work against it. Take this example. A client wanted a level lawn, but there were significant drainage issues on the property. Instead of forcing a flat surface, we sculpted a multilevel garden with natural stone terraces and retaining walls, overcoming the water challenge while adding visual interest and texture.
Professional landscape construction has the tangible benefit of making outdoor spaces more functional. Hydroponic gardens, accessible walkways, decks for entertaining, and even retaining walls to stabilize a slope, all significantly enhance a yard’s day to day usability.
One of the most transformative projects I led was changing an underused backyard into a multifunctional outdoor living space. Along with the homeowners, we planned a covered pergola patio, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit with low maintenance, drought resistant plants. Suddenly, the family went from seldom to frequent outdoor usage, hosting weekly gatherings in what felt like a garden retreat. Casual outdoor living spaces such as these require construction planning and professional landscape design.
Integrating Sustainable Landscape Construction Solutions
Eco-friendly practices are now at the forefront of the landscape construction industry. Homeowners are looking for environmentally friendly options for their outdoors because of increased awareness. Designers are now using eco-friendly materials, sustainable plants, and water-using efficient systems with great design standards.
In one case, for example, I designed a garden that contained permeable pavers, smart irrigation, and drought-tolerant plants. The garden was aesthetically appealing and environmentally friendly. Our water-saving irrigation techniques resulted in over a 40% water saving when compared to traditional turf-centric designs. Sustainable landscaping is now to stay and is an industry standard.
Increasing Property Value Through Expert Landscape Construction
An expertly designed landscape improves a person’s quality of life, but also adds great value to the property. As reported by real estate experts, properly landscaped homes can gain an additional 15% in market value. These homes are marketed as having attractive outdoor amenities to include patios, pathways, lighted gardens, as well as well designed greens.
The investment on the landscape construction is not only on curb appeal but also for a better return in the future. The marketability and functionality of the house value is improved with stone retaining walls, built-in seating, and low voltage lighting systems, making the home beautiful and financially profitable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landscape Construction
What is included in landscape construction services?
The construction of a landscape features its physical implementation – in the grading and drainage, laying pavers, irrigation for the landscape, construction of patios and retaining walls, installation of walls, placing of shrub and trees, and even outdoor tree and shrub planting, and lighting integration.
How long does it take to complete a landscape construction project?
The scope and size of the project determines the amount of time allocated to it. Smaller scale installations range from a couple of days to a week, while large scale projects may extend to weeks and even months. Additional factors like the weather, resources, and site location can additionally impact the timeline.
Is a permit necessary for a landscape construction?
Most of the time, yes, for features like a deck, outdoor kitchens, and retaining walls, a permit is necessary. For landscape contractors, these licenses can be acquired from local authorities for you.
Is a landscape construction project a season specific?
Planting and concrete work is season specific, while shrub and tree planting outside can be done at any time. Some of the more rigid aspects like enhancement of site walls, construction of lighting, and installation of drainage systems can be done year-round depending on the region and type of project.
Conclusion
With professional landscape construction, you can reap the full benefits of your outdoor space. With the right design skills, construction sequencing, and sustainability, professionals can transform an ordinary yard into an exquisite and functional outdoor space. In my opinion, the most gratifying projects are those where all aspects, including function, form, and surrounding eco-systems, are fully integrated and synergistic. Whether for curb appeal, increased property value, or simply a space for family and friends to gather, investing in professional landscape construction will considerably improve the property.
