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Creating the perfect landscape design for your home can be a daunting task. You have some idea of what you’re looking for, but attaining that look often requires the skill and artistry of a professional landscaper.

YardBuilder.com can help you find professional landscapers experienced in designing elements that flow with your property, enhancing its structure while creating usable outdoor space.

Those same professionals know exactly the types of plants, shrubs and other adornments that will prosper in your area.

Our landscape professionals will listen to what you have to say and work with your style and existing property to create the most harmonious landscape design.

Beauty

When you look at a home, one of your first impressions comes from its landscaping. An unattractive front lawn can go a long way in your overall perception of the home.

But a landscape that works in concert with the overall environment, building on a perfect blend of elements, can dramatically enhance the way your home looks and feels.

No question that beautiful landscaping can greatly increase curb appeal and, often, your home’s value. Some experts say functional landscaping that complements nearby foliage can help increase property values.

Living

A carefully planned landscape can actually increase the square footage of your home’s living space. By creating an outdoor environment, you’re essentially building “rooms” that are functional, unique and fun.

For those of you who live in densely populated areas, well-groomed foliage can help with privacy while providing natural beauty to the general area.

Comfort

Trees and shrubbery enhance the environment by moderating climate, conserving water, improving air quality and sheltering wildlife. Trees control climate by diminishing the effects of rain, wind and sun. Leaves also absorb or deflect the sun’s energy during the summer, and tree branches provide a filter for adverse conditions in the winter.

Indoor climate costs can be lowered as much as 25 percent with the right landscaping elements. For instance, air-conditioning costs are lower in a home shaded by trees, and heating costs are reduced when trees shelter the home from wind.

See firsthand how dramatically enhanced landscaping can make your property beautiful and functional by using our interactive YardBuilder to place elements around a lot similar to yours.

Also, read what other home owners have to say about the benefits of a well-planned landscape, or check out photographs of homes transformed by tasteful, functional landscaping.