Reduce Plants Size
Every plant of the same species used in landscaping today will mature at a specific height and diameter. For example, a pin oak matures at 40 feet tall with a 25 foot diameter. This is true whether you start it from seed or plant an expensive specimen for a small fortune. Big budget projects where instant landscapes are desired allow Designer Outdoors to buy plants from specimen growers who specialize in very large plant material with a price to match. Though their pin oak will be installed at a large size, yours will eventually reach the exact same size for a fraction of the price.
Avoid Specialty Construction
One of the best things about today’s landscape industry is the growth of prefabricated amenities. These are factory made portable units that take the place of expensive onsite construction, offering enormous savings on both masonry and mechanical. The most well-known innovations are plug-and-play fountains, pergolas, and gazebos. Other outdoor landscape items include outdoor kitchen units, swimming pools, ponds, patio covers and fire pits.
Remember that all of these features don’t have to be installed at once, take your outdoor project in budget friendly chunks. Start with the hardscape and plant installation. A patio cover and built-in kitchen or any other amenity can be added a year or two down the road.
Contact us for your South Carolina landscaping needs today.