There’s a huge difference between a garden service provider and a contractor who provides landscape services. A garden service provider mows the lawn, trim bushes and maybe pull weeds from your flower garden. Landscaping is different, it combines the functions of a typical garden service provider but incorporates design as an element around which everything revolves.

Landscape design
A contractor who specializes in landscaping services has a lot more to consider. It not just about lawns and flower beds, you need to consider soil types, drainage, amount of sun exposure and how any of the trees and plants follow a design theme. The design has to fit in with the building and rather than overwhelm it, it should enhance the unique features of your home. If you house is just an ordinary house on the outside, you can make your garden the focal point. The great thing about landscaping is that once you have laid out the initial plan, you can change plants according to seasons and do so much more. You’ve heard of houses that built to be energy efficient, your yard can have a water wise design to save costs on water. Landscaping services aren’t only reserved for the rich but you can get a contractor to work within a specific budget.

Hardscape design
Landscape designs usually include other elements besides lawns and flower. These other elements are referred to as hardscape elements and they include things like fences, retaining walls, patios, fences walkways, columns, water features, etc. Hardscape elements make your yard interesting and protect the other softer features of your garden (e.g. a walkway will keep people off the grass and allow it to grow uniformly).

Taking care of your irrigation
A landscaping services provider needs to advise client on how to irrigate their gardens. These days you have sprinkler systems that are efficient but complicated. Plants thrive when they get adequate water and sunlight. If you want a garden that looks lush and beautiful throughout the seasons, choose a landscaping services that will perform weekly lawn maintenance and be able to service your sprinkler system on a regular basis.