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A Guide to Landscaping in Boise, ID

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BOISE LAWN CARE

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Boise, Idaho is ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. because of its safety, work-life balance, and beauty.

If you do not live there once you visit, take a look at the landscaping outside the capitol building or the eye-popping garden outside the Art Museum.

For residents wanting to step up their game and upgrade their yard space, here's a guide to landscaping in Boise, Idaho.

Landscaping Companies in Boise

For landscaping in Boise, ID, companies provide all the professionals needed to carry out the project. If it's a basic gardening project, you will not need a contractor's services but rather an essential landscaping company.

You can leave all the work in the skillful hands of a landscaping contractor who will monitor and steer the completion process.

One example is Terravita Landscape & Gardening, Inc., with contractors covering every landscaping area. 

Terravita will help you with native trees like redbud, which produces lovely flowers, and even the Japanese cherry tree that has pink flowers, known as Kwanzan, can survive all year in the city's sometimes harsh weather.

The landscaping contractor is responsible as well for any subcontractors, which you should obtain in writing along with the project cost and completion window.

According to the American Society For Landscape Architects (ASLA), 

landscape architects and landscape contractors, while complementing each other, are very different faculties. 

Outside of construction businesses, landscape architects frequently team with a whole gathering of other experts to compose the layout team. A vast project not only includes landscape architects, but architects, engineers, and a range of other professionals.

Most landscape architects also know the intricacies of horticulture, especially since it goes hand in hand with outdoor tasks for the most part.

The contractors usually come on board after the architect has done the planning and design to manage the overall running of the project to its completion.

Landscape Design Services: From Flowers to Lighting

Landscape design services can be comprehensive, ranging from plant layout to irrigation, drainage, lighting, and outdoor structures.

Fischer Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc. is a small but efficient company that does every aspect of landscaping maintenance. They'll even install and uninstall your holiday lights. 

A landscape designer, who is different from an architect, will guide you in choosing the most satisfactory plant to offset your home and yard. Their hourly fee range is 50 to 150 dollars.

Landscape designers possess the skill to plan the structure of your garden and maximize your yard space.

You can also retain your landscape designer for maintenance services.

Just across the New York Canal from Indian Lake Golf Club is the popular LuckE13 Landscape Services, known for its landscape design, maintenance, and fertilization services.

Where to Find Landscaping Supplies + Materials

From the tail end of Southeast Boise to the most westerly point, you'll find a sea of landscaping supply stores.

Mulch, white river stone, plants, cement, wood, and every material needed for your outdoor operation are available in Boise.

Many contractors have been installing flat rocks in gardens, which double as seats. Not only are they comfortable, but they are more attractive than typical boulders. 

In summary, whenever you're ready for regular lawn maintenance service or that massive backyard change, you have enough expert landscaping companies to choose from and get expert assistance.

Just be sure that the one you select is familiar with your type and scope of work.

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