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Hiring a professional landscaper can be beneficial

When thinking about landscaping, it may feel a bit overwhelming for homeowners and business owners. Taking on a landscaping project can be difficult without professional help. Consider these things when choosing a professional landscaper.

First, professional landscapers are knowledgeable, experienced planners; they have the right tools for the job and usually offer a variety of services. These professionals have been involved with the landscape industry and may have additional education in the field.

These experts know what to do with the many different aspects of every landscape job they encounter. Because of their knowledge and experience, these professionals are able to plan each job with precision. They know their materials. They understand timelines and labor. Many landscape teams offer specialized services from tending to plants and lawns to installing ground cover and pathways.

Next, there are mainly three different types of landscaping professionals: landscape architects, landscape designers and landscapers.

"Landscape architects analyze, plan, design, manage and nurture the built and natural environments," according to the American Society of Landscape Architects. Landscape architects have been through a university's accredited degree program, and "all states require candidates to pass the Landscape Architect Registration Examination, or LARE, which is administered by the Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Boards," according to http://www.asla.org.

Landscape designers may or may not have had courses or have a degree from a university. They work on similar but usually smaller projects than landscape architects and do not have a state license, so some aspects of their design may need to be approved by a licensed professional.

As for landscapers, usually a high school diploma is sufficient education, but their hands-on experience is invaluable.

"Landscapers are responsible for the care and maintenance of lawns, plants and trees. Their work might include planting flowers, bushes and saplings; they also may perform mowing, weeding, fertilizing, trimming, watering and building paths or walkways," according to http://www.learningpath.org.

Lastly, there are a few different ways to find a professional to best suits a project's needs. The easiest method would be to use online resources. Websites like http://www.angieslist.com and http://www.homeadvisor.com can provide background checks for these experts. Word-of-mouth is a valuable resource as well. Family, friends and neighbors can share their experience with the professionals they've hired, and homeowners can also see an example of their work.

Businesses where landscape supplies are sold, like Tri State Materials, are a great resource for finding professional landscaping companies. The people who work for landscape supply organizations have been in contact with many landscapers, landscape designers and landscape architects who purchase materials and supplies for their jobs. Many professionals come back to the same company for their materials and build long-term relationships in which each company. For more information, call Tri State Materials at (951) 926-5522.

 

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