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I am aware that a landscape is the overall appearance of a lawn or garden. However, what services are considered to be in the realm of landscaping?
In general, any additions or improvements made to a home's exterior grounds are considered to be landscaping projects. Most people think of landscaping as any changes made to a lawn or garden surrounding a home. Regardless of the size and shape of an outdoor area, every home owner has a landscape to work with. Landscaping is the art of taking this space and transforming it into a complimentary work of art.
Why should I consider landscaping for my yard or garden?
Even if you are not currently selling your home, it is a well known fact that any landscaping activity can immediately boost the overall value of your property. When you do choose to sell your home, a beautiful landscape can add tens of thousands of dollars to the selling price. Think of your yard as an extension of your home. Having a beautiful landscape can make your work and home life more enjoyable, as well as promote a positive image to your friends and neighbors.
I've decided that I would like landscaping services but my lawn needs a lot of work. Where should I begin?
In California we experience nearly five months of summer drought each and every year - a regular occurrence that you can count on, when the state's rivers and streams dry-up or run severely low due to our climate which experiences a half of a year of virtually no rainfall. This is why it is a great idea to consider limiting your lawn size down to the bare minimum square footage that you absolutely require for direct uses such as playing a game of ball with your small children or pets... You will also find that your maintenance requirements and monthly water bills will drop dramatically, as well as your possibilities in terms of enjoying the wide variety of flowering shrubs, trees and perennials that can be grown with exponentially less water inputs.
Do I really need a professional to handle my landscaping?
Of course many people are capable of learning new skills in their free time, and tackling many of the home landscaping projects on their own, however the results are often not on par with a professionally built landscape system. Although the initial costs may seem higher to hire a professional than purchasing one's own supplies and investing one's creativity, labor and skills into a project - ultimately it is better to work with specialists in order to assure the quality & expediency of a streamlined system of services performed with skill and expertise.
I've heard a lot about color theory when choosing plants and flowers. Can I apply this to my landscape?
From a landscapers perspective, color theory is very important. This concept involves mixing and matching colors to create a complimentary piece of art with your yard. Simply put, colors such as red and yellow are warm colors while blues and greens are cool ones. To create the best color scheme in your landscape, try matching warm colors with other warm colors and cool colors in the same way. Warm colors can be exciting while cool colors are often considered to be calming. So, if you are considering designing a garden for meditation, you will likely prefer to stick to cool colors in your fixtures and flowers.
SouthBay Design & Landscaping was founded with one simple principle in mind: provide unparalleled customer support and outstanding quality services. Since our founding, we have built up a staff of professionals to serve your every landscaping need. We employ experts in gardening, lawn care and landscaping to give you a personalized and custom approach to your outdoor design needs in the San Jose, CA area.
From design to finish, our experienced estimators, project managers and workers provide the expertise to ensure your landscaping project is completed on time and on budget. Contact us today and we'll show you how we can put our knowledge to work for you.
Most people do not take into account the amount of time they spend in their backyard. You might enjoy going outside to barbecue with friends, relax after a long day of work or spend time with your family. Imagine how having a beautiful and functional backyard could enhance that time you spend at your home. At SouthBay Design & Landscaping, we understand the importance of designing and maintaining a landscape around your home that adds to the appeal of your home rather than detracts from it.