What is Landscaping?
Landscaping doesn't just include plants, soil and garden beds. Anything outside the home might be considered to be a part of a dwelling's landscape. A landscape professional assist's both homeowners and business or commercial owners with the construction of retaining walls, carports, concreting, paving decking, garden edging, fencing, irrigation, drainage, gazebos, water features and a range of other construction or horticultural services designed to improve the value and liveability of the area being landscaped.
Benefits of Landscaping
There are many benefits to landscaping a home or public area including economic, health, environmental and social.
Environmental
- reduces storm water runoff
- helps to control temperature extremes
- erosion control reducing loss of soils into waterways
- reduces evaporation & soil degradation
Social
- create green buffer zones to increase liveability of our communities
- create an attractive environment for entertaining or relaxation
- enhances liveability in high density developments
Economic
- increase home value
- make a property more attractive to purchasers or users
- reduces heating & cooling costs
Health
- helps with fitness (gardening) at home
- decreases stress levels
- provides privacy
- helps with fitness (exercise) in public spaces