DIY vs. Professional Landscaping
Landscaping is beneficial for both your property and your mental health. There are two ways to go about landscaping – either you do it on your own or hire professionals to do it for you. Of course, there are benefits and downsides to both sides of the coin, which is why you must make the right call.
To help you choose properly, we’re breaking it down into a few steps: time and effort, price, and final output.
If you are planning on getting landscaping done on your property, then here’s what you should know about DIY and professional landscaping.
Time And Effort
DIY landscaping is doable, but it may be difficult. In most cases, it’s best to ask for help. Professional landscapers work in teams. If you do it yourself, you will need a helping hand as it involves a lot of work.
The best part about hiring professional landscapers is that you don’t have to do any leg work. From the design to the actual process of transforming your yard into something magical, everything will be done for you.
With the help of a professional landscaping team, you’re looking at around 2-4 days of work depending on the size of your property. If you opt for DIY, expect to work for more than a week – possibly longer.
This timeline does not include the rest you need in between tasks.
One can do landscaping with ease and less effort if one knows a few things about gardening, exterior designing, and overall handiwork. Professional landscapers are trained in most of these applications.
Not only can professionals deliver outputs faster, but they are also skilled in delivering the best results possible.
Price
The good thing about DIY landscaping is you don’t need to pay for the service. All you need is to find the right supplies for your landscaping project.
The good news is that we have all the landscaping supplies you need here at MLSWA. Everything from quality soil to gardening tools – we sell! Keep in mind that part of landscaping is to keep your garden in check at all times.
Our expansive gardening ware selection will allow you to do just that.
Remember that landscaping isn’t just about plants and flowers, it may include other things such as decorative stones, water features and more! What you want to add to your garden is up to you.
Professional landscaping work is more expensive. The average price of professional landscaping in Australia ranges from $4,800 – to $50,000. This includes the materials needed for the job and the labour.
Final Output
The final output of a DIY landscaping project completely depends on what you can do. From the design of your yard to the actual work, it takes time to build your dream garden.
The good news is that you can find an endless library of landscaping ideas and plans online. If you’re having trouble with the design you want, you can get tips from professionals online.
On the other hand, you can work with a professional landscape artist to help you achieve your dream garden. The design can be a collaboration between your preferences and the landscaping team’s recommendations.
Landscaping is no joke, though. If you don’t have any experience in it, you might end up creating something shabby. As good as you may be, keep in mind that nothing beats the handiwork of a professional who has trained for years for it.
Post-project, you still need to maintain your garden if you want it to look great. Choosing DIY landscaping will give you an idea of what it takes to maintain a good garden. However, you can hire professionals for regular maintenance as well.
Verdict
If you want to save money and aren’t worried too much about the outcome, you should go for DIY landscaping. Thanks to gardening tools and product suppliers like MLSWA, you shouldn’t have any issues with landscaping materials.
On the other hand, if you want a guaranteed great outcome and you don’t mind investing in your yard, go for professional landscaping instead. Expensive as it may be, the handiwork of professionals is priceless if you’re willing to upgrade your property with a good garden.
At the end of the day, the choice is completely yours. We’re firm believers that every home deserves a good garden, so we suggest weighing your options. Both DIY and professional landscaping are great ideas, but it all boils down to how much you’re willing to invest.