According to research a well maintained landscape can add between 5.5% – 12.5% in your property value. A well maintained landscape can also significantly reduce time of sale when putting the home on market. 

In Lincoln Nebraska with Home Median Prices of $183,000 that translates into an extra average value of $10,065 to $23,241 to your home value.

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ALTHOUGH MANY LANDCAPING PROJECTS DO NOT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT- MANY HARDSACPING PROJECTS DO. IF IN DOUBT CONTACT OUR LANDSCAPE DESIGNERS FOR A FREE CONSULTATION.

Many common landscaping jobs require in obtaining permits. Failure to obtain building permits may result in costly delays, legal action. And even removal of work already done.

Amongst hardscaping jobs that may require permit:

Construction of additions to existing structure such as patios, decks, porches, sunrooms and so forth.

Enclosing an existing deck, porch or patio.

Construction of Accessory Structures

Construction of Decks

Construction of Retaining Walls over a Certain Height.

Constructing Fireplaces and Wood burning features

And more…

Check out more on Lincoln Building Permits.

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It’s best to begin with defining the goal and the budget.

Afterwards, map out a diagram of the garden layout and all it contains- trees, pathways, structures, water lines and so forth.

Add design Ideas to garden diagram until all details of future landscape our defined.

Implement plan.

Softscape in this context would mean all that is Soft, meaning lawns, shrubs, trees, and so forth, while hardscape would refer to all the more solid features in the garden such as stones, walkways, paver patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire features, water features, decks, pergolas and more.

An ideal design would opt to incorporate both sides together in such a way that would retain balance and harmony.

Turf Installation 

Nothing does a quick pick-up faster than some new sod. Check out our premium locally grown sod.

Plant a Tree

New plants spruce up a garden within days and planters are a relatively small investment.

Fire Features

A Fire Pit is a Small Investment that can bring Great Joy

Water features

Nothing makes atmosphere of life and rebirth like a flowing water feature to your landscape.

Rock features

Decomposed Granite, Pea Gravel, Crushed Granite Gravel, Lava Rock, River Rocks, Specialty Boulders and more all make a big difference.

Walkways

New stone walkways make a dramatic difference in the feel of a landscape and a marking of the different zones in the design.

Paver Patios

Paver Patios are always a quick way to put some style in a plain backyard and also increase property value.

 What are the Basic Landscaping Design Principles?

The main principles that underlay all landscape design is based on some basic major guidelines:

Balance:

Achieving to find a good balance and harmony in the overall design and in its relations to its environment.

Simplicity:

Simplicity has great power in design, yet not at all simple to achieve.

Line:

The curve and line that will become part of the Designs language.

Rhythm:

The frequency of the line and elements repeat.

Proportion:

The Proportion of all elements in the overall layout

Contrast and Color:

The use of Contrasts and colors to accent, separate or blend parts of the landscape together.

 Focalization Point:

Finding balance with focalization points in the overall design and its relation to its surroundings.

The most important thing when contracting a Lincoln Ne Landscaping Company, besides receiving all commitments in writing, you want to make sure that your provider is licensed, and allowed and qualified to provide services in the City of Lincoln Ne.

Professional landscape services vary in a large degree depending on many factors job required, land size, machinery needed, personal needed, scope of service and much more.

For a accurate estimate and price it is always best to contact us. Even so, if you are interested in an idea of average prices for popular Lincoln Landscape Services for 2019, Check out our Recomended Price List and Estimated Cost List.