Landscaping is a necessary part of homeownership. The proper landscaping can instantly boost your curb appeal, ensuring you’re proud of your home. It can increase property value while ensuring you have a house you enjoy. Typically, a landscaping contractor will offer additional services, such as landscape design and hardscaping, to help you create the outdoor living space of your dreams. There are several excellent reasons to contact your local landscaping contractor.

1. Outdoor Living Areas

Landscaping contractors can help you transform your backyard from an overgrown mess into a sweet outdoor living space everyone will love. A customized landscape design ensures your outdoor living space meets your family's needs. Install an outdoor kitchen, create zones with hardscapes, and include a beautiful lounge area with plenty of greenery. They can also install outdoor lighting to ensure the fun doesn’t stop once the sun goes down.

2. Selling Your House

According to HomeLight, more than 75% of top real estate agents nationwide say well-landscaped homes are worth 1%-10% more than ones without landscaping. A professional landscaping contractor can help you determine which outdoor amenities will increase the property value of your home. For example, outdoor kitchens continue to grow in popularity. Outdoor living spaces will instantly help your home sell faster after you place it on the market.

3. Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting is great for outdoor living spaces, but that’s not the only reason it’s essential to invest in proper lighting. Lighting can help increase security because burglars will be worried about being seen or caught on camera. Adequate lighting ensures you can safely walk through your backyard at night. Well-lit yards are crucial if you let your pets out to use the restroom at night. A landscaping company can help you determine the best type of lighting for your situation.

4. Outdoor Maintenance

Landscaping companies can take care of outdoor maintenance for you. They can mow your grass in a fraction of the time it takes one person because they have an entire team on the job. Their weed-eating jobs always look flawless. Leaf and snow removal are necessary to ensure your home is safe, sanitary, and beautiful. A professional landscaping contractor can come by as needed to help you or on a regular schedule.

We offer various services to ensure you love your home. Our professionals can help you with an outdoor kitchen, maintenance, irrigation, hardscaping, fencing, and more. Contact Signature Lawn and Landscape for an estimate today.