Why Hiring a Landscaping Professional Can Actually Simplify Your Life
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In a perfect world, you’d be sitting on your porch, enjoying your coffee, and admiring your beautifully maintained yard. But in reality, the weekend hits, and instead of peace, you step outside to a scene straight out of Jumanji: weeds creeping in, vines wrapping around trees, and grass so overgrown it’s trying to stage a takeover.
OK, not quite like Jumanji, but close enough. As a landscape designer, I’ve seen yards that are so out of control the owners don’t know where to start. That’s where outsourcing comes in. Handing the heavy-lifting to the pros doesn’t just give you back your weekends – it simplifies your life by easing stress, minimizing impulsive plant-buying splurges, saving your back, and giving you access to professional know-how that gets the job done right.
9 Perks of Hiring a Landscaping Professional
Take Back Your Time
“Time is a precious commodity. We all have multiple demands on our time, yet each of us has the exact same hours in a day,” says Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts.
As Chapman points out, the multiple demands on our time don’t have to include edging, weed-whacking, or mulching your garden beds. Instead, do a weekend reset and use those precious hours to spend time with your spouse, friends, or parents.
Whether it’s cheering at your child’s baseball game or strolling the farmers market, outsourcing yard work lets you choose how you want to spend your precious time.
2. No More Yard Angst
Angst sets in when yard work becomes overwhelming – a sentiment shared by many homeowners. According to The National Association of Landscape Professionals, 90% of people who think that having a yard is important agree that it should be well-maintained. But finding the time to fit in all the chores is stressful, and the time spent mowing and trimming could otherwise be used for relaxation or creating lasting memories.
3. Less Chores Means More Time to Make Better Memories
When I was a kid, I loved spending time with my dad. But for him, weekends meant yard work, and I was enlisted to help. I mowed the lawn, pulled weeds, and in the fall, we raked and bagged all of the leaves. Every weekend from the end of September until late November, we worked for hours — backbreaking, exhausting work.
Yes, it was a fond memory spending time with my dad. Still, looking back, if we had hired a professional, I could have created even more fun memories — simply enjoying those weekends together rather than toiling in the yard. Outsourcing yard work doesn’t mean losing family time; it means freeing it up for the moments that truly matter.
4. Avoid Impulse Buying
We’ve all done it: The sun is shining, the garden center is calling, and suddenly your cart is overflowing with colorful flowers you think will look amazing. The problem? They might not suit your soil, thrive in your sun/shade balance, or even fit once they mature. What started as “fun” turns into a mismatched, expensive mess.
A landscape professional can help you avoid impulsive plant-buying decisions. By suggesting low-maintenance plants and crafting a thoughtful landscape plan, they save you money, prevent future re-dos, and even lower irrigation costs by choosing drought-tolerant varieties that truly thrive.
5. Stress Less, Enjoy More
A messy yard can feel like it’s giving you side-eye every time you glance outside — especially when your neighbors’ lawns look like they were plucked straight from Pine Valley Golf Course in New Jersey. You feel guilty for falling behind, frustrated when your DIY projects flop, and completely overwhelmed when weeds and overgrowth take over.
That’s where outsourcing a landscape pro comes in. They take the mental load off your plate, giving you confidence that your yard is under control. No more fretting about whether your plants will survive or watching your weekends vanish into a black hole of yard chores.
6. You Can Skip the Yard Work and Hit the Gym Instead
Yard work is no joke. From trimming shrubs to hauling mulch to digging holes for new trees, it’s basically a full-body workout — without the upbeat mix of EDM or your favorite Nike sneakers.
Outsourcing lets you enjoy a beautiful, well-maintained yard while saving your back (and your ab workout days) for the gym. Sure, getting your steps in is essential, but pushing a lawn mower in 90-degree heat with 70% humidity? Not exactly my idea of fun.
7. Stop Wear and Tear on Your Tools
Yard work isn’t just hard on you — it’s hard on your equipment too. Lawn mowers, trimmers, and other tools take a beating when used frequently, and repairs or replacements can get expensive fast. By outsourcing your yard work, you reduce wear and tear on your own tools, saving money in the long run.
8. Free Up Your Garage
Less yard equipment means more space in your garage. Imagine freeing up space for bicycles, storage, or simply some breathing room. Professionals bring their own tools, so you get all the benefits of a perfectly maintained yard without the clutter or extra maintenance.
9. Professionals Have the Know-How to Create a Lush Landscape
A well-kept yard isn’t just about mowing; it’s about knowing exactly what your plants and lawn need to thrive. A lawn care/landscaping professional also knows how and when to prune trees, care for flower beds, manage weeds, mulch correctly, and handle other maintenance tasks that keep your yard looking its best year-round.
Without this expertise, it’s easy to damage your lawn by cutting it too short, over- or under-fertilizing, or trimming shrubs and trees incorrectly. Professionals bring years of experience, ensuring your yard is healthy, vibrant, and thriving, all while saving you time, money, and headaches.
Outsmart the Jumanji Yard By Hiring a Professional Landscaper!
Weekends shouldn’t feel like a battle with weeds, mulch, and mower blades. Bring in a professional landscaper, and the chaos fades — your yard looks great, your time comes back, and life feels lighter. Outsmart your Jumanji yard with outsourcing, and simplify your life.
About the Author
Harley Grandone is a writer and landscape designer with 20+ years of experience. In her free time, she enjoys completing DIY home projects, and having fun with her family in the Philadelphia suburbs.