How to Choose the Right Landscaper

Nov. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- How do you choose a landscaper? First you need to decide what type of landscape work you would like done. Do you want softscape? Hardscape? Both? Or would you prefer a calming and relaxing xeriscape? If you are unsure, you can look at portfolios from all landscape designers until you find something you like. It is important to choose the right landscaping contractor, because you will have to look at your landscape every day. Once you have decided, you can review the portfolios of professional landscapers that specialize in your preferred services. You can begin with any of the methods below:

Phone Books:  The traditional method of contacting local listed landscapers, followed by scheduling appointments to see their portfolios.
Search Engines:  Modern method of using Google, Bing or Yahoo, etc., which offer traditional and image search options, so that you can visit individual websites or the respective search engine's image galleries.
Angie's List:  For a small fee, consumers can search the review site, which may or may not include images, but includes feedback on listed businesses.
Yelp:  Another popular review site, which sometimes includes images and feedback from previous customers.
Craig's List:  A user-friendly website dedicated to providing listings from businesses in your area, that occasionally include images or links to websites.
ServiceShots.com:  A newer method which includes portfolios from the best, pre-approved local businesses, such as landscapers, in easy to use image galleries.

         Once you have reviewed portfolios, you can contact the landscaper that you like best and finalize the details. You will be able to enjoy and take pride in your revamped landscape. Your new look will instantly increase property value and positively transform the image of your home.