Investing in your property's landscaping can play an important part in making your property more useful, attractive, and valuable. According to Better Homes & Gardens, a well-maintained landscape could improve a property’s value by 5% to 12%. It's important to find a great local landscape company to discuss its services, learn what options you have, and turn your landscaping ideas into a plan that the contractor can install. Here are three ways to find a reputable local landscape contractor for your property.

1. Ask for Recommendations

You should start your search for a landscaping contractor by asking friends, family, and other trusted people for recommendations. You likely know one or more people with well-designed and maintained landscaping features that you like. Asking those property owners what company designed and installed the landscaping could give you some leads on good ones for your property. You also can learn more about the landscaping contractor’s general professionalism, work quality, and the value of services provided for others.

2. Prioritize Experience

You should make sure a landscaping company has been in business for several years and has many satisfied customers. When you get some leads on landscapers, you should check how long they’ve been in business. Ask how many local properties they’ve installed and maintained. The longer a local landscape company has been in business, the more likely it has satisfied customers who can recommend the service. You also can check Google, Facebook, and other online sources for reviews from current and prior clients. The reviews should mostly be positive and speak about the quality of work, the contractor’s professionalism, and the value.

3. Discuss Available Services

When you meet with a prospective landscaping contractor, you should learn which services the contractor provides and how much experience it has with each. The more services a landscaping contractor provides and is experienced at doing well, the better the value you get from choosing that contractor. One that designs, installs, and maintains landscapes without seeking the help of other contractors makes it easier to communicate with one service. That saves you the hassle of having to search for a landscape architect or other service providers for your property.

These are just a few tips that can help you find that exceptional landscaper. Luckily, if you want to improve your property by installing a new landscape, Schmitt's Landscape Company is here for you. We have over 40 years of experience as landscapers. Call today to learn more about our services and how we can help make your vision a reality.