Q: What exactly is landscaping?
A: Landscaping is simply defined as making improvements to a property’s grounds, whether aesthetic or practical. To elaborate a little, everything that exists on the property, outside of the home or business, is part of the property’s landscaping.

Q: Why should I landscape my property?
A: If the pure personal enjoyment of a well landscaped home is not sufficient enough reason, consider this; well landscaped features can increase the real estate value of a home by at least 15 percent say many sources.

Q: I have decided that I would like landscaping services but my yard needs a lot of work. Where should I begin?
A: One of the first things landscapers will do when landscaping a yard is work with trees. A common problem for homeowners is a large amount of branches threatening to fall and damage their house. After clearing away all of these large dead branches often times you will find that the additional sunlight will immediately add a fresh appearance to your yard, as well as help to protect what is likely the largest investment that most people make.

Q: Do I really need a professional to handle my landscaping?
A: When you are deciding whether or not to hire a professional, you should consider your own personal taste and the size of the project. You can save yourself a great deal of money (and possibly headaches) on small projects by consulting with a professional for thirty minutes or an hour. If you feel like you just don’t have the time, patience or creativity to handle your landscaping then a professional is the right choice, however if you are looking forward to starting a new lawn project, you might decide to handle many of the tasks yourself.

Q: I’ve heard a lot of talk about color theory when choosing plants and flowers. Can this be applied to my landscape?
A: Color theory is a very important from a landscaper’s perspective. The concept involves mixing and matching colors to create a complimentary piece of work with your yard. Colors such as red and yellow are considered warm colors, while blues and greens would be considered cool colors. When creating the best color scheme in your yard, try matching warm colors together and cool colors together. Warm colors tend to be exciting, while cool colors are often considered to be calming. This should be kept in mind when planning out your garden.