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Landscape management Atlanta is involved in the total landscaping maintenance for your home or business . This includes the routine maintenance for the lawn, trees and shrubbery in addition to any hard scapes and outdoor improvements.
First, make sure the landscaper meets state and local certifications or licensing requirements if warranted. Tree care companies should have staff arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. The federal government requires those who apply certain chemicals to control weeds, insects or diseases be certified pesticide applicators.

Membership or certification by industry groups, such as a state's landscape or nursery association, demonstrates participation in professional development programs.

Second, have some idea of what kind of landscape you want. Will it be for entertaining, a place where children will play or a verdant retreat? The landscaper should be focused on satisfying your goals rather than imposing his or her will on the project.

However, heed his or her advice regarding plants recommended for your area, engineering requirements and other technical issues. Having a sense of what you'd like to see in your yard will help you pick the landscaper. Some may excel in natural designs while others do best with a more formal setting.

third, make sure any changes to the contract or plant list are done in writing with copies of any amendments signed by all parties.

 couples need to make sure they're on the same page with the concept and selection of materials.

"Women visualize a lot better than men, who tend to be more linear thinkers," "Men focus on the bottom line. Sometimes, it's my job to get a couple on the same page."

Consumers should be prepared to do a little legwork, too. I ask clients to visit local suppliers to see firsthand the materials involved in the project.

Good landscapers will offer tips and suggestions about caring for and maintaining the plants in the landscape they just installed. Each landscaper may offer different warranties for work and plants while some may offer nothing at all.

I would like to reiterate the importance of getting in writing what will be done, along with a timeline for the project. In addition, consumers should be aware that jobs may be delayed because of weather or a lack of supplies and make sure that contingencies are included in the written contract.

• Decide which parts of the property you want to landscape. You don't have to do the whole yard at once. Break it up into projects or phases. This makes the tasks more manageable and affordable.


• Collect landscape images that appeal to you. Try sketching a rough idea of what you have in mind. Visit garden centers and make a list of plants that interest you. Present these materials to the landscapers under consideration and listen to their advice. Sometimes designs or plants may look good but aren't well-suited to your particular property.

Before hiring

• Decide if you're going to do the job or hire someone. If your property has slopes, drainage issues or other kinds of potential engineering problems, hiring a landscape architect or designer may be your best option.

• Be crystal clear about everything in the contract. Know exactly what work will be done, when the job will begin and end, how much must be paid up front, what allowances will be made for weather delays, the size of the plants that will be planted and what's covered by warranty.

Lastly, don't base your decision solely on price. "Hiring the best price will not necessarily get you the best job," says Donna Sheets, executive director of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association. "I cannot emphasize enough to ask for referrals and credentials. These set your professionals apart."

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