Benefits of Hiring a Landscape Designer for Your Yard

A well-designed landscape can transform your outdoor space into a functional, beautiful, and enjoyable area. While DIY landscaping projects can be rewarding, there are significant advantages to working with a professional landscape designer. Designers possess the expertise, knowledge, and creativity to create a space that not only looks great but also meets your specific needs and preferences.

Here are some key benefits of hiring a landscape designer:

#1 // Receive a Master Plan

The beauty of a master plan is that you don’t need to install it all at once. If you have constraints around budget or time, you can simply phase-in different elements of your yard over time, knowing your final landscape will still make sense and look fabulous! There's nothing worse (time and money-wise) than starting phase two of a home project and having to dig up plants because they no longer work.

#2 // Enhance Property Value

Research shows that a professional landscape design can significantly enhance your home value, by up to 20%! And unlike other home improvements, landscape design increases in value over time, reaching full maturity three years after installation. Therefore, investing in landscape can be well worth the cost - and doing it right is extremely valuable.

#3 // Find Personal Happiness

It sounds a little cheesy, but just ask any #plantparent on Instagram - greenery brings happiness. Now imagine coming home to a perfectly appointed walkway, entertaining in an expertly styled backyard, or reading a book in your quiet outdoor escape. Beautiful spaces, professional design and natural surroundings make for a happy homeowner.

#4 // Entertainment & Family Time

A great outdoors space and natural environment can bring people together - whether it’s over the outdoor dining table, around an intimate fire pit, in a vegetable garden, a kid’s playspace, or a beautiful garden space - great design is relaxing and refreshing after a long day.

#5 // Material Choices

There are many materials to choose from when it comes to your hardscape - decks, patios, fencing, and much more. Working with a professional landscape designer will help you break through that clutter and understand what will work best in your climate and within your specific outdoor space. It will also help you tie everything together in terms of colors and materials.

#6 // Plant Expertise

Designers have extensive knowledge of plants and can recommend the best species for your climate, soil conditions, and desired aesthetic. They will select plants that are healthy, low-maintenance, and compatible with each other.

They will also recommend plants that look beautiful together and achieve the garden and landscape style you want. They also understand the mature size of a plant so won't over or under plant your garden bed!

#7 // Useful Yard Layout

The layout of your yard is critical to your use of it. If the layout isn't functional, you won't use it as much as you like. Working with a landscape designer who has experience understanding how spaces flow and how to maximize your front yard or backyard space will help ensure it's well structured. We love seeing our landscape designers get creative, especially with small yards.

#8 // Seasonality

A skilled landscape designer will craft a plan that ensures your garden remains visually appealing throughout the year. By carefully selecting plants with varying bloom times and foliage textures, they create a dynamic and ever-changing space. They know what's an early spring bloomer and what has autumnal interest. To maintain visual interest in the winter months, evergreens, dormant plants with interesting bark, or winter-blooming flowers depending on your zone can be incorporated. This thoughtful planning ensures that there is always something to admire in your garden, regardless of the season.

#9 // Cost Effective Option

While hiring a landscape designer may involve an upfront cost, their expertise can help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure that your investment yields a long-term return. They can also recommend cost-effective solutions that meet your budget and design goals.

Hiring a landscape designer can be a valuable investment in your home and outdoor living space. By leveraging their expertise, you can create a beautiful, functional, and enjoyable environment that will enhance your property value and provide countless hours of enjoyment.

Curious to learn more about Bower & Branch’s online design process and our landscape designers and landscape architects? Give our Plant Whisperer’s a call today!