Why Landscaping Is Important

Deciding whether or not to invest in landscaping your backyard or outdoor living space can be difficult. Depending upon your vision for your outdoor area, the execution of your dream garden might be costly and time consuming. The sheer number of un-landscaped yards around Newcastle, Maitland and Lake Macquarie is a testament to this fact!

And, we totally get it. When deciding where to spend your hard-earned funds, and balancing this out with the trouble of finding a landscaper who will bring your vision for your outdoor living area to life, landscaping your yard can seem too daunting to bother with.

On the other hand, think about how it will feel to turn your yard, or outdoor space, into a thing of natural beauty. If that vision isn’t enough to sway you, we’ve got a few more reasons you should invest in landscaping your outdoor living area.

4 REASONS YOU SHOULD LANDSCAPE YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT

As more and more people choose the convenience of city living, we lose more and more green space. This serves to increase the impact our lives have on our environment.

Landscaping your backyard and outdoor area is an opportunity to give Mother Nature a helping hand. By planting native flora and fauna and practicing natural gardening, you are helping to address the issue of environmental impact.

KEEP THINGS COOL

Cities are the culprit behind what is called urban heat islands. Heat islands occur when the temperature in a city is higher than the surrounding rural areas and is the result of heavy traffic, dense habitation and more features intrinsic to city dwelling.

Planting trees helps to offset the effects of urban heat islands. The temperature in a yard with trees is typically 2 - 3 degrees cooler than a yard without trees. This is true even in a yard where trees do not cast a shadow.

SUPPORTS MENTAL HEALTH

There have been countless studies done which have proven conclusively that time in nature has positive effects on peoples’ mental health. Being in nature helps to improve memory, reduces stress and promotes feelings of positivity and happiness. 

Landscaping your backyard and outdoor living space has a powerful effect on your mental health and play san important role in healing.

ADDS VALUE TO YOUR HOME

When it comes time to sell your home, landscaping adds value and makes your home more saleable. A well-landscaped outdoor living space will affect the asking price of your home.

SQUAREPEGS HANDYMAN DOES LANDSCAPING

Looking to complete landscaping projects at your home? Squarepegs Handyman is here to help. We’ll work with you to create the beautifully landscaped outdoor living space of your dreams.

Contact us here for more information and to book your free, in-person estimate with one of our friendly and skilled handymen. We cannot wait to work with you.

WHERE WE WORK

You’ll find Squarepegs Handyman in and around Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, the Hunter and beyond. Contact us to find out if we service your area. 

We cannot wait to work with you!

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