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- | + | Certain landscape firms have contractors and professionals who handle everything associated with landscaping your community. This involves landscaper, gardeners, irrigation crew, and water companies to contribute towards the entire process of landscaping. Hire a company that undertakes all of these tasks. It would be cost-effective, and will save you a lot of time wasted in worrying about different contractors. | |
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- | Edging flower beds can help to update your yard quickly. Remember that curved beds are seen as more contemporary, as well as sharp corners. Not only is cutting fresh edges an inexpensive project, it can also make a huge difference in the appearance of your flower beds and your lawn. | + | |
- | + | Check the internet for reviews of different landscape firms. You can also contact your neighboring communities to inquire about other landscapers. It is likely that you will come across a list of landscapers who have been given great reviews for their work. Visit other communities to gain a perspective about their work, and draw up a list of potential landscape firms you would like to hire. | |
- | When you need to plant seeds as part of your landscaping project, you should work in the biggest batches possible. It takes roughly the same amount of time to prepare to seed 10 square feet as it does for 100 square feet. | + | |
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- | Before you start your project, it's worth the money to get a little professional advice. Although landscape architects may seem expensive, they can save you both time and money. An hour of consultation is enough to get important pointers that you might need. | + | |
- | + | When you meet with people from different landscaping companies, be alert as you request for more information about their services. Evaluate their responses and analyze if they respond well to you. Make a mental note of how responsive they are when you contact them, as that would tell you if they communicate matters to you well in time. Check if they are well-adapted to technology so that they can stay in touch with the HOA through emails, and social media to post updates about their work. | |
- | Choosing plant life wisely to assure your landscaping project is successful. Find out how much sunlight your plants need to thrive. You also don't want trees planted where they don't have enough room to grow. The time taken to plan correctly will mean less time fixing mistakes later. | + | |
- | + | If you find a contractor that satisfies the needs of the community and the HOA, with skills and service, then hire immediately. It is alright if a few people are not happy about it. Make a judgment based on the majority poll at the HOA, and stick to it as you can derive good results from a great landscape contractor. | |
- | You might seek the advice of a landscape designer. Prior to hiring a designer, look at examples of work they've done, their projected costs, and their estimated date of completion. A professional designer will be able to provide references, so be sure to get them. Make sure that the list of references you are contacting contains business references, and is not just full of individuals who know the designer personally. Check every reference and ask how the project went, if they like the end product and how closely their budget was adhered to. | + | |
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- | Shape your greenery to maintain your landscape. Be sure you prune and shape shrubs and trees so your yard looks properly maintained. This is an easy task that will make your landscape look much nicer. | + | |
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