You may look at your landscaping and think, “I can handle this.” And maybe you can! But there are some things that are better left to professionals. Your yard requires care and attention, so why not invest in your outdoor space? Here are six reasons you may want to consider hiring a landscaper:

1. Overcrowded and overgrown plants

When it comes to your yard, sometimes minimalism is the best route. Too much overcrowding or overgrowing can cause your yard to look cluttered. Less can sometimes be more. Having too many or too large of plants affects the overall curb appeal of your home and greatly changes the ability of the plants to grow properly. By limiting airflow and creating a competition for water, looks aren’t the only thing affected by overcrowded plants.

2. Signs of Disease

A stressed plant is not a good plant. Whether your plants are wilting or are starting to become discolored, disease is not something to be taken lightly. Disease can be caused by a variety of things. The most common among them include: overwatering, underwatering, bugs, fungi, and more.  A landscaper has the expertise to diagnose and treat the disease so it doesn’t spread to other plants or kill the plant entirely.

3. No Time

Whether you enjoy it or not, tending your landscaping is time consuming. You can have every intention in the world to water, weed, and take care of your outdoor areas, but time slips away from us. If you find yourself short on time, it’s time to call someone to take care of your yard. They can give you the yard of your dreams through landscape design and maintenance. You don’t even have to lift a finger, or a green thumb.

4. Pests

There are a number of ways a landscaper can help with pest problems. They can help fill your yard with pest-repelling plants, like lavender, basic, lemongrass, petunias, and more. They can also prune trees and bushes. Dense plant life lends itself to rats, mice, and other rodents. Another major way a landscaper can combat pests is with fertilizers. Whether you choose natural or chemical treatments, it’s important to have a professional handle materials like fertilizer. Many landscapers are certified to use chemical and natural treatments and know the proper procedure for handling harsh materials.

5. Changing Seasons

Each season brings new landscaping challenges. Whether you’re planting bulbs in spring or preparing your sprinkler system for winter, it’s important to weatherize your yard. It saves time in the future and money right now. Take winterization. If you don’t properly winterize your irrigation system, you risk frozen pipes and damaged sprinklers. Weatherizing your yard is one of the most important things you can do with your outdoor area.

6. Damage

Maybe you have brown spots on your lawn, maybe you have fallen limbs, whatever the damage and whatever the reason, a good landscaper will be able to mend your damaged plants. Just like with diseased plants, landscapers have the expertise to fix your outdoor damage. This can be important for many reasons, but it’s especially important for the health of your yard. You don’t want the damage to spread and breed disease.

No matter what state your yard is in, there’s a landscaper who can help you. There are a multitude of reasons why you may need to call one, but what’s important is that there’s help out there for your outdoor areas. Our team at Gustav’s Yard Service and Irrigation can help you achieve all of your outdoor goals. Give us a call today to schedule your consultation.