{"id":2845,"date":"2016-06-14T09:00:35","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T09:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/m.borsellolandscaping.com\/?p=2845"},"modified":"2016-06-14T09:00:35","modified_gmt":"2016-06-14T09:00:35","slug":"pretty-lawn-pretty-patio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.borsellolandscaping.com\/index.php\/2016\/06\/14\/pretty-lawn-pretty-patio\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretty Lawn? Pretty Patio? Or Both?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You bought the house of your dreams. But your yard? Not so much\u2026<\/p>\n

If the exterior of your home is in need of some TLC beyond your scope of skills, then it\u2019s time to hire a professional landscaper.<\/p>\n

Home\u2019s Value Can Increase by 200 Percent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Landscapers and hardscaping teams do much more than make your yard look its best. They can increase the value of a home by as much as 200%. Some three out of five potential home buyers claim that a well-groomed yard influences their decision in picking a home. And let\u2019s be honest \u2013 having a nice looking yard or patio<\/a> just feels good when you come home at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

Are you dreaming of a pool? An outdoor kitchen? Or a nice pathway leading to a meditation garden? Once you have your wish list for landscape and\/or hardscape projects, a landscaper can discuss design and implementation ideas and bring your vision to life.<\/p>\n

What the Experts Know and You May Not<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some smaller scope jobs you may be able to handle yourself, but when it comes to the heavy lifting projects (literally and figuratively), hire a professional landscaper and\/or hardscaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They have extensive knowledge and experience in installing a variety of hardscape applications, as well as how to use heavy equipment (front end loaders, mini-excavators, e.g.) and also are familiar with which perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees would be suitable for your property. Professionals are required to know your county\u2019s landscaping ordinance codes and will be able to determine what expansions and projects are within the code standards.<\/p>\n

Your discussion with any landscape\/hardscape team should include your vision and your budget as well as property features such as:<\/p>\n