Landscaping
Landscaping is an action that brings out the beauty and aesthetic features of a region, a residential area, a garden, estate, a public place or a home. These features include gardening, landforms, water bodies, weather and lightning. All of these features are the aspects that Lakewood landscapers understand very deeply. We are experienced in the art and design of landscaping and bringing the beauty of a region back to life. Before proceeding to work on the land, we firstly understand the land, observe its different features like soil qualities, topography, scenery and structure and then make a rough sketch of the grounds layout for the purpose of attaining a preferred result.
Principles Before proceeding to draw a master plan and choosing a design, an understanding of the principles of landscaping is required. Understanding the basic principles of landscaping will guide you to making the right choice of landscape design that suits you and also give you great ideas on how to be creative. These principles are the elements that make a great landscape and also develop its aesthetic appeal. These principles include; balance, repetition, unity, contrast and harmony, transition, color, proportion, simplicity, background and line Health and Safety Every occupation has its own health and safety issues, but there is several ways to prevent them from happening. Landscaping can be dangerous due to the heat, sharp work tools, vehicles and work load. One of the tips to prevent injuries is to stay in a position where you can be clearly see, your dressing also should be complete down to the helmet. A sharp tool also causes less danger than a dull tool due to the amount of force needed to exert to achieve a desired result. Also, if you can’t operate a machine, do not endeavor to go near it or use it. Benefits A beautiful landscape will always attract anyone to outside, no matter how much they like being indoor. There’s a certain kind of feeling that makes you feel relaxed and refreshed just from basking under the sun, sitting under a tree, staring at the green lawns and flowers or even from listening to the shrill sounds of birds and crickets. It’s widely believed that relaxing in a place that’s rich in nature that has been carefully designed to retain its beauty, brings about peace, healing and concentration. A well designed landscape will retain the grass and trees to provide shades, which in turn provides a cooler temperature and adds beauty to the area. It also improves the health in the case where just walking through a garden can relax your mind and increase your concentration. Maintenance Landscape maintenance can be explained as the art of taking premium care of a landscape, keeping it in good shape, sanitary, safe and attractive. Landscapes are mostly found at gardens, estate, home, business, institutions, yard or public recreational centers. Lakewood landscapers offer maintenance services such as plantings, harvesting, weeding, snow removal, fencing, irrigation, lighting, runoff drainage, fertilizing and every other activity that keep the landscape beautiful and clean. Our highly trained and experienced landscaping team will carry these activities out efficiently and thoroughly with the use of right tools and knowledge. |
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