5 Reasons Hiring A Landscape Designer Will Be Your Best Idea

Hiring Landscape Designer best idea

THIS COULD BE THE YEAR YOU TAKE YOUR MARYLAND, DC, OR NORTHERN VIRGINIA LANDSCAPE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

Your decision for hiring a landscape designer could be what helps make your vision a reality. You can also save time, money, and get other benefits too…

Find out what they are in the post below-

THIS IS MY YEAR!

“We’re finally going to do it.”

Victoria looks at Will in surprise. This unclear announcement came out of nowhere and she hasn’t a clue as to what it means.

Slope and upper level terrace in need of backyard landscaping ideas 1
Slope and upper level terrace in need of backyard landscaping ideas 1

“What are we finally going to do, Will?” Victoria asks cautiously. “We are going to be hiring a landscape designer to bring out the best of our landscape,” he states firmly. Will’s been saving up and waiting for this moment for quite some time.

“Why would we do that when we can DIY it? Also, our landscape is good enough as is,” Victoria says matter-of-factly.

Plants 2
Plants 2

Will smiles and nods. “I figured you’d say something like that. I found 5 reasons why a landscape designer is a great choice for us, especially if we use outdoor living room ideas.  If they don’t convince you then I’ll stop asking.” 

Victoria agrees so Will pulls out his list of 5 reasons to hire a landscape designer-

5 REASONS TO HIRE A LANDSCAPE DESIGNER

  1. Cost-effective
  2. Save your time
  3. Use their knowledge and tools
  4. Get exactly what you want
  5. They can better maintain it

Hiring a landscape designer can actually save you time and money. Not only that, but you can use their advanced tools and knowledge to get exactly what you want for your landscape. Once the project is done they can usually maintain your new landscape too.

Stream accent for natural area as a backyard water feature idea 2
Stream accent for natural area as a backyard water feature idea 2

“Alright then, let’s hear your reasons on why these benefits are enough for us to hire a landscape designer,” Victoria says.

Will continues-

1. COST-EFFECTIVENESS

“When you have limited resources and expertise you won’t get the same bang for your buck.”

Hiring a landscape designer may end up saving you money. They already have or can easily get tools and resources most people can’t afford, like design rendering software:

Rendering done by a landscape designer
Rendering done by a landscape designer

“And what if we get everything we need but mess up along the way? Then we have to spend more money fixing any mistakes. If a landscaper messes up they’ll more than likely fix it out of their pocket,” Will points out.

Most of the time, people get more for their money when they hire a landscaper.

2. SAVE YOUR TIME

“Designing, acquiring, doing, and fixing takes so much time.”

Woman preparing her yard for spring 2
Woman preparing her yard for spring 2

Making a landscape design into a reality takes a lot of time and effort. This is especially true for DIYers. It takes even more time and money if something goes wrong.

“But hiring a landscape designer can take the heavy lifting off of us. They can offer design ideas, get everything they need, and do the project. We can just sit back and watch,” Will says smoothly.

Victoria simply nods as Will continues-

3. USE THEIR KNOWLEDGE & TOOLS

“They are the experts.”

Actual project done by our landscape designer and crew 2
Actual project done by our landscape designer and crew 2

Landscape designers can give you a whole design or help make yours even better. While they can offer ideas and solutions, they shouldn’t try to take over your project. They should also know what’s in style and will be popular in the years to come.

“Plus they already have all of the equipment. They can do big projects like pools are smaller ones like plantings,” Victoria finishes.

Our landscape crew and their big tools
Our landscape crew and their big tools

“Exactly, which is why we need them if we want any of these 15 water feature ideas,” Will says moving onward.

4. GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT

“Like Burger King, but better!”

Landscaping with pool
Landscaping with pool

You can have it your way, exactly your way. Landscape designers have the experience and expertise to bring your designs to life. Many DIYers get stuck not knowing how to do something.

“Like that time we tried painting our kitchen. We ended up hiring a painter anyway,” Victoria laughs. “Which is why hiring a landscape designer is our best choice,” Will points out.

Victoria nods in agreement as Will brings up his last reason.

5. MAINTENANCE

“They put it together so they should already know how to maintain it.”

Landcaping overlooking a lake 1
Landcaping overlooking a lake 1

Victoria makes a face showing she hadn’t thought about that before. Finding a good landscape maintenance crew is harder than either of the couple thought it would be. 

“So we wouldn’t have to go looking for one. If anything the designer could recommend one to us,” Will finishes.

BUT WHAT ABOUT…

“Nah, I’m just kidding, I have no objections” Victoria laughs as Will rolls his eyes. “Let’s look into some landscaping ideas so can get a picture of what we want.”

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