A well-designed and maintained landscape makes a property look better and worth more. Most property owners don’t know how to install various landscaping elements or how to maintain them. Fortunately, there are lots of options for landscaping and lawn-care services. According to Method, more than 600,000 job providers employ over a million workers in the lawn-care industry. If you are wondering what kinds of landscaping services might be available, here are a few that can help enhance your lawn.

Lawn Installation and Maintenance

One of the most basic landscaping services that most homeowners can use is lawn installation and maintenance. If you build a new home, the homebuilders don’t do anything beyond the structure and maybe the driveway. You’ll need a landscaping contractor to clear and prepare the land for a lawn, which might include grading the ground and installing drainage to help prevent potential external flooding. The landscapers can truck in topsoil, place it where it's needed, and either seed the soil or install sod so that you can have a thick and lush lawn.

Landscape Design and Materials Procurement

Most homeowners can’t design a landscape but have ideas regarding what kinds of features they want for theirs. Many landscaping contractors provide clients with landscape design services that show homeowners what the landscape would look like on paper. The designer considers the soil, climate, and other factors that limit what can be done. Once the homeowner approves a final design, the contractor can obtain the materials and provide the labor and expertise needed to install the landscape design.

Hardscape Installation

Virtually all landscapes have hardscape elements, too. Hardscape refers to hard materials used to create different types of landscape features. The hardscape materials might include concrete, stones, or other hard materials that create walkways, retaining walls, and other types of hardscaping. The main landscape features might include trees, flowerbeds, or other materials that create a softer aspect of the overall design. A combination of the two helps make a complete landscape.

Landscape Maintenance and Repairs

Once the landscape is installed, it requires occasional maintenance and occasional repairs. Just as a lawn requires mowing and other regular maintenance, a landscape needs to have weeds and flower deadheads removed. Any mulch might require raking and possibly replenishment while retaining walls, walkways, and steps require occasional repositioning or repairs. If you have an irrigation system installed, a landscaping contractor can maintain and repair that, too.

If you're interested in receiving landscaping services, you can call, message, or visit The Rick's Group Landscape Management to learn more. Our team is experienced in a variety of landscape and hardscape services. We're happy to help you enhance your outdoor spaces and provide a free quote to get you started on your project.