A well-designed and groomed landscape is a terrific asset for any residential property and most commercial ones. Whether your property's landscape is already installed or you are considering installing one, it's important to hire an experienced contractor to install, maintain, and repair your landscape as needed. If you are still skeptical, here are four reasons to hire a landscape contractor to install, maintain, or repair your property's landscaping design.

1. Maintain a Healthy Property

It takes more than some watering and weekly mowing to maintain a lush and healthy property. You must pull weeds, edge the beds, and remove the deadheads from flowers. Mulch and gravel beds require raking, and patios, retaining walls, and walkways need occasional maintenance to counter the effects of weather and the changing seasons. According to Yahoo Finance, 94% of U.S. homeowners care about their lawn's condition and how it looks, which means the lawn needs to be mowed, too.

2. Install Landscape Features

An experienced landscape contractor with a provable history of quality work can take your landscaping ideas, turn them into a viable design, and install them. Those features might include retaining walls, terraces, and water features. You might want trees, shrubs, and flowers strategically planted on your property. An irrigation system also might be needed to ensure the landscape gets plenty of water to help it stay lush and healthy.

3. Maintain and Repair Features

Once a landscape contractor has installed the design and features for your property, it requires maintenance and occasional repairs. The contractor that installs your landscape and its features is usually the best option to maintain and repair it as needed over time. The contractor won't need to learn about your property because it installed the landscape design and might have created it with your input. Weather and the four seasons take a toll on the landscape and its features, so the contractor should be the best option for keeping it in good condition.

4. Give You More Free Time

One of the biggest benefits of hiring a landscape contractor to maintain your property is the free time it gives you. An experienced landscaping crew has the equipment, skills, and manpower needed to handle any issues that affect your property. The contractor can determine if any particular problems are affecting your lawn, trees, or plants and maintain any hardscaping while you relax or do other things.

These are just a few reasons to consider hiring a landscape contractor. You can contact us at Holladay Lawn and Landscape, LLC to learn more and schedule landscaping services for your property. With over 15 years of experience, we are here to help build your dream outdoor oasis!