Houston Landscaping Businesses
What services do landscaping businesses provide?
Landscaping businesses like Exterior Worlds provide landscape services such as consultation, design, installation, project management and ongoing maintenance. Usually, companies in our field specialize in one or more areas, like outdoor water fountains, luxury swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and landscape lighting and then subcontract out related areas of expertise.
How do I begin working with a landscaping business?
A qualified professional should work diligently to help you define the scope of your outdoor project, coordinating, material selections, construction methods, and project cost. The process typically begins with an initial interview where you discuss your overall goals, aesthetics, design intent and budget. In the next meeting, they present their designs and conceptual plans, permitting documents and cost estimates.
After you have approved the design, the landscaping business begins the installation phase. At Exterior Worlds, we act as the general contractor and oversee the entire project installation, including any drainage systems and irrigation systems. Our fees vary from project to project, but normally are charged as a percentage of the total cost of the project.
What happens during installation?
Landscape contractors will then get to work putting in all the elements of the approved plan as specified in their contract. Once the hardscapes are installed, such as paths, retaining walls, and garden structures, the planting of shrubs, groundcover, and seasonal color is completed. After this step, mulching and cleanup commence. Often, the irrigation and lighting subcontractors then return for final adjustments and the installation is complete.
During installation, we emphasize tree preservation. The foresight to understand the impact of changing grades on mature trees is critical, so make sure your landscape service company is well versed in this area of expertise. Meticulous pre-construction activities include protective tree fencing, borer applications on sensitive trees, temporary drainage and elevated walks to protect tree roots.
What if I want to be my own general contractor?
While some homeowners want to act as general contractors in order to save money, it is often counter-productive and ultimately more expensive. Confusion can arise from the misunderstanding of trade terminology, scheduling and coordination. Additionally, subcontractors generally respond much better to a seasoned general contractor who understands the work to be performed and with whom they have a good relationship based on past experience.
What about ongoing maintenance?
Landscape maintenance is one of the most important ongoing services we provide to insure that your investment develops into your desired outdoor environment. The services of Exterior Worlds include mowing of all lawn areas and proper trimming of plant material. We also have a regular feeding program that boosts the health of tropical, acidic and seasonal color plants, as well as spring and fall aeration of lawn areas. We continuously inspect any irrigation controller, heads, and seasonal watering times since proper watering is the foundation for good lawn, shrub and tree health. Regular observation and diagnosis of plant pests and diseases are the last part of our complete and proactive maintenance program.
Landscaping businesses like Exterior Worlds provide landscape services such as consultation, design, installation, project management and ongoing maintenance. Usually, companies in our field specialize in one or more areas, like outdoor water fountains, luxury swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplaces, and landscape lighting and then subcontract out related areas of expertise.
How do I begin working with a landscaping business?
A qualified professional should work diligently to help you define the scope of your outdoor project, coordinating, material selections, construction methods, and project cost. The process typically begins with an initial interview where you discuss your overall goals, aesthetics, design intent and budget. In the next meeting, they present their designs and conceptual plans, permitting documents and cost estimates.
After you have approved the design, the landscaping business begins the installation phase. At Exterior Worlds, we act as the general contractor and oversee the entire project installation, including any drainage systems and irrigation systems. Our fees vary from project to project, but normally are charged as a percentage of the total cost of the project.
What happens during installation?
Landscape contractors will then get to work putting in all the elements of the approved plan as specified in their contract. Once the hardscapes are installed, such as paths, retaining walls, and garden structures, the planting of shrubs, groundcover, and seasonal color is completed. After this step, mulching and cleanup commence. Often, the irrigation and lighting subcontractors then return for final adjustments and the installation is complete.
During installation, we emphasize tree preservation. The foresight to understand the impact of changing grades on mature trees is critical, so make sure your landscape service company is well versed in this area of expertise. Meticulous pre-construction activities include protective tree fencing, borer applications on sensitive trees, temporary drainage and elevated walks to protect tree roots.
What if I want to be my own general contractor?
While some homeowners want to act as general contractors in order to save money, it is often counter-productive and ultimately more expensive. Confusion can arise from the misunderstanding of trade terminology, scheduling and coordination. Additionally, subcontractors generally respond much better to a seasoned general contractor who understands the work to be performed and with whom they have a good relationship based on past experience.
What about ongoing maintenance?
Landscape maintenance is one of the most important ongoing services we provide to insure that your investment develops into your desired outdoor environment. The services of Exterior Worlds include mowing of all lawn areas and proper trimming of plant material. We also have a regular feeding program that boosts the health of tropical, acidic and seasonal color plants, as well as spring and fall aeration of lawn areas. We continuously inspect any irrigation controller, heads, and seasonal watering times since proper watering is the foundation for good lawn, shrub and tree health. Regular observation and diagnosis of plant pests and diseases are the last part of our complete and proactive maintenance program.
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