{"id":6023,"date":"2023-08-31T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/?p=6023"},"modified":"2024-06-12T18:00:32","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T18:00:32","slug":"why-hiring-a-landscape-architect-ensures-the-best-outcome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surroundslandscaping.com\/why-hiring-a-landscape-architect-ensures-the-best-outcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hiring a Landscape Architect Ensures the Best Outcome"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Before you begin a landscaping project, there\u2019s an important question you need to ask yourself: Should we hire a landscape architect, or not?<\/p>\n

The answer to that question depends on the size of your project. Unless it is fairly simple and limited in scope, you should speak with a landscape architect first. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

Landscape Architect, Landscape Designer, or Garden Designer?<\/h2>\n
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Should we hire a\u00a0landscape architect or a landscape designer<\/a>? Before you can decide, you need to understand the differences between the three types of landscape design professionals. Although portions of their expertise and training overlap, each design professional has a specialized area of focus, and you want to be sure you choose the one that is best suited to your project.<\/p>\n

Landscape Architect<\/strong>
A landscape architect is registered as a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) and licensed by the state in which they practice. They may also be a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). They have training in site analysis & engineering that enables them to solve complex grading and drainage issues. They have expertise in construction methods for hardscaping and structures. Landscape architects possess extensive knowledge of plant materials regarding local ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Landscape Designer<\/strong>
A landscape designer is an expert at designing hardscape features such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways. They are also skilled at plant selection and building structures such as fences, arbors, and pergolas. They may have a degree in landscape architecture, but they do not yet have a license from the state.<\/p>\n

Garden Designer<\/strong>
A\u00a0garden designer<\/a>\u00a0is focused primarily on horticulture. Their skills lie in designing, planning, and installing garden plants. They are best at designing the layout for planting areas, selecting plant varieties, and focusing on the artistic and sensual characteristics of a garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Benefits of Hiring a Landscape Architect<\/h2>\n

College degrees and licensing credentials are by no means a guarantee of talent. That being said, a landscape architect is trained to be the most thorough evaluator of a site. They weigh the challenges and opportunities available on your entire property to create a master landscape plan that ensures your home and outdoor spaces work together harmoniously.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Assuming that talent and creativity are evident in the architect\u2019s design portfolio and in the ideas they discuss with you, here are some of the benefits you can expect a landscape architect to bring to your project:<\/p>\n

1 Master Design Plan<\/strong>
A landscape architect can help you see both the big picture and fine details to create a\u00a0landscape master plan<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0that takes all your ideas and transforms them into a well-balanced composition.<\/p>\n

2 Overcoming Site Complications<\/strong>
A landscape architect is capable of creative problem-solving when faced with a\u00a0complicated site.<\/strong>\u00a0Steep slopes may have to be terraced or worked creatively into a design. There may be mature trees that must be preserved and fruit trees or large shrubs that need to be moved to a better location. A landscape architect can fully assess your site for what can be preserved, replaced, or moved.<\/p>\n

3 Grading and Drainage<\/strong>
Before you can plant the first perennial bed or lay down your first slab of bluestone, you need an expert\u00a0grading and\u00a0drainage plan<\/a><\/strong>. While you\u2019ll never see this work, it must be done if you want your landscape to thrive. Proper drainage will keep rainwater from pooling on your hardscape surfaces and creating a nuisance. And it ensures your plants get the moisture they need without drowning them.<\/p>\n

4 Curb Appeal<\/strong>
A landscape architect\u2019s trained eye will heighten the visual impact of your front yard by determining an approach to the property that shows off the house and makes the front entry inviting.<\/p>\n

5 New House<\/strong>
If you are\u00a0building a new house<\/strong>, a landscape architect can assist the residential architect in strategically positioning the house on the lot. They consider multiple viewpoints when assessing how a house will relate to its surroundings by analyzing existing grades and sun exposure, and by asking how you expect to spend time in the various outdoor spaces.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Does It Cost More to Work with a Landscape Architecture Firm?<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, yes. It depends on whether your landscape architect works for a \u201cdesign-only\u201d firm or a\u00a0landscape design-build firm<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you hire an architect from a\u00a0design-only landscape architecture firm<\/strong>\u00a0(no construction services), you\u2019ll often pay a premium. They start at a higher price point for design services because that\u2019s all they do. And some people are okay with that because, once they have the design, they can shop it around to different landscape contractors to get pricing for the implementation. There will be a range of cost estimates depending on how accurately the different contractors interpret the design and how they do their pricing. This approach leaves you open to a greater margin of error.<\/p>\n

The advantage of working with an architect from a\u00a0landscape design-build firm<\/strong>\u00a0is that one company\u2014specializing in landscape architecture and construction and project management\u2014will be accountable for all parts of your project from start to finish. And their cost estimates can be extremely accurate because they are already anticipating construction\/implementation requirements while they are developing the design.<\/p>\n

In either case, a landscape architect is best equipped to evaluate the assets and challenges of your property and work with those characteristics to develop a landscape design that accomplishes your goals. Unless your project is limited in scope, it is to your advantage to speak with a landscape architect.<\/p>\n

If you are thinking about investing in a landscape design project, our eBook:\u00a0Expert Guide to Planning the Landscape Design of Your Dreams<\/a>, is full of valuable information to help you develop your ideas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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