You now have a landscape design or a collection of ideas, how do you secure a quality product with a price that fits your budget? (You may want to reference related subjects, such as “How to find a good landscape company”). In the design phase of your project, we may have given you prices on the installation phase of your project. If you have already chosen for us to provide you with an installation proposal there are a few things you should know. Renz Landscapes is able to provide you with discounts that are generally valid for 30 days for installing an entire project at one time. Discounts...
The process of building a great landscape involves three very distinct steps: Design, installation and maintenance. Failure to consider any one facet can affect the success of a landscape project. We have seen some of the best designed and installed commercial projects go by the wayside because the developer went with a grass mower and not someone who was qualified in landscape management. The first year after installation is an extremely critical time for your plants. Proper and timely watering of your plant material, even drought tolerant plants, is important until the roots have established...
You have a plan and the next step is to find a qualified Design/Build or landscape contacting company that can bring you value for your dollars. When developing landscapes it is important to try and do it right the first time. Much of our work involves renovating existing landscapes when we see the problems associated with poor design, plant choices and installation methods. To the untrained eye, and even sometimes to a landscape professional an improperly installed landscape can look just like a properly installed landscaped. So you have to be educated about the installation phase to assure your...
First of all, determine if your project warrants a design or a simple, descriptive proposal of work to be completed. Finding a talented landscape designer is important, because great ideas will always pay dividends down the road. Whether you are investing, building a business or even a house, creative, effective ideas make life better. What you want is imagination and ideas that fit your site, your needs, your time constraints, and your budget. Companies work hard at gaining your attention. But you have to do your homework once you may have found a few candidates. Are you going to find this person...
Work with a good designer who can help you with proper plant selection and remember that even the most drought tolerant of plants need close attention the first year. Proper choice of plant material: Survival during drought and heat stress is a function of the biology of that particular species. Install container grown versus B&B (when dug) plant material: Container and Pot in Pot plants (a planted pot placed in a pot that is already in the ground and irrigated with drip irrigation) will get off to a better start than a B&B plant which typically retains only 30% to 50 % of its root...
Gone are the days of cloned landscapes our builders leave us with — poor design, large Fescue yards, wasteful irrigation and high maintenance. So grab a glass of sweet tea and I’m going to tell you the new issues we face, and the new resources that are available today. THE NEW LANDSCAPE IS SMART: Every element in your landscape whether it is a plant, hardscaping or the voids in between, landscape elements should have a reason for their placement and the unique characteristics they processes. If possible, before your landscape gets too mature, think about the value of a smart landscape design...
We all try to do the right thing whether it is our job, our investments, our children, or the environment we live in so why do we leave our landscape decisions in the hands of our builder or the latest plant that says “buy me!”. Have a good reason behind all your design decisions and you’ll always be successful. The uneducated eye often does not initially see poor design or poor craftsmanship. We would like to educate on a few things to look for. Complements the look of the home: Your home has a certain style, a shape, different colors, and way that it rests on your lot. A landscape needs...
Creating a favorable first impression when a visitor or potential buyer first views your home helps send a message about the care you’ve put into your home both inside and outside. Is there anything more important than a good first impression? We all care about home’s appearance, but making smart decisions about your landscape can develop curb appeal and that means more resale value. So whether you simply want to look presentable, solve some problems or add some amenities explained below, be sure and let your landscape designer know your goals. Enhance your outdoor living style: An effective...
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