Landscaping your property is one of the final steps that will need to be completed once your new home is constructed. Use the suggestions below to guide you in upgrading your land.

Your Contractor's Role

Be aware of the landscaping services that are included in the construction of your home. Some contractors provide basic landscaping installations. If your contractor offers a landscaping service, they will discuss it with you before the construction of your home takes place.

If the amount of landscaping that will be performed does not meet your expectations, you will have time during the construction process to prepare residential landscaping plans that support your preferences.

Land Clearing 

New construction often results in debris being left on the property. Even if your contractor oversees the cleanup of your property, there may be some debris that is overlooked. If you will be handling the landscaping upgrades from start to finish, hire a landscaping contractor at your earliest convenience.

The landscaping contractor will assist with clearing the property where landscape materials will ultimately be installed. They will ensure that there are no building materials left on the land that could impede the functionality and aesthetical appeal of the new landscaping materials that are going to be installed.

Soil Modifications

Compacted soil or nutrient-deficient soil will need to undergo modifications at the onset of the landscape project. Soil modifications may require your contractor to test the soil quality first. Once this step is completed, your contractor may add fertilizer or topsoil to areas in need. 

An Outline

Creating an outline of the types of landscape features that you prefer will help your contractor prepare final plans. List the types of plants, trees, and grass that you prefer. Include information about hardscape features that you would like to add to your land.

Your contractor will prepare plans that depict the preferred layout of your property. You will be able to review these plans before the landscape upgrades are installed on your property.

Modifications And Upgrades

If you or your contractor have any concerns with the original plans, modifications will be made to them. Both you and the contractor will need to agree upon the plans before signing off on them.

Your contractor may also consult with you about future upgrades that you may be interested in after you have lived in your home for a while. They can offer you guidance that will support expanding the landscape in the future.

For more information on new construction installation, contact a professional near you.