5 Tips to Help You Choose the Right Landscaping Company for the Job

The outside of your house is just as important as the inside, for it is part of your castle, your escape. Even if you are not selling your home, it should have “curb-appeal“, basically, be as nice as it can for you, and your neighbors.

Locating the right landscaping company to help fix and maintain your yard can be a major undertaking. Here are the 5 tips from Arborist Auckland to help you choose the right landscaping company that will create the beautiful yard you’ve always wanted.

1. Know What You Want

It is best to have some idea of how you would like your yard to look before contacting a landscaping company. Look through design magazines and visit online sites which feature beautifully designed gardens.

Decide if you want a pond and large trees, or something with a little less maintenance like a rock garden. Of course, the ultimate deciding factor of what can go into a landscaped yard is your geographical area.

2. Location, Location, Location

You’ll want to choose a landscaping company that is close to your home. You will not only save money because some companies charge travel expenses, but someone local will be more familiar with the specific needs of the soil at your home.

You will also find a local company will have referrals in close proximity to your home so you can check on their work before granting them the job. You can also ask local retailers about a landscaping company’s reputation.

3. Familiarity

The experience of a landscaping company is important. You want to choose a company that has been in business for several years. With experience comes more knowledge of your particular geographic area. This means there is no trial and error in terms of which plants, trees, and shrubs will work best in your yard.

An experienced company will know the best plants to place in your yard and the best time to plant them. An experienced company will also know when it is time to water and feed certain plants as well as change them out for the different seasons.

4. Knowledge

You want your landscaping company to know what they are doing. Nearly every plant will require a different water, feeding, and pruning schedule. You want someone who is not going to over water the plants you paid to beautify your yard.

A knowledgeable landscaper will have an idea of what works for the type of plan you have in mind for your yard. He or she will be able to tell you to want will not work in your area and offer alternatives to help complete a look you want for your yard.    

5. Insurance

It is important to hire a landscaping company that has their own insurance. If one of their workers has an accident on your property, and the company does not carry workers’ compensation insurance, the burden of payment falls on you, the homeowner.  

Ask a potential landscaping company if they carry full coverage insurance and ask to see the documentation. If they have it, they will not mind showing you proof.

When you know what you want your yard to look like, and you verify the references and insurance of a landscaping company, you will have an easier time narrowing down the field of possibilities. And you will be able to choose the right landscaping company for your needs.