Top 5 Benefits of Professional Landscape Maintenance

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Should you hire professional landscapers to maintain your property? That’s a great question! Today, we’re going to dive into the many benefits of landscape maintenance to help you decide if bringing in contractors is worth it.

First, let’s talk about what landscape maintenance is and what it can do for you. 

What Is Included With Landscape Maintenance?

Landscape maintenance services vary by the landscaping company. We work with trusted, local contractors in Portland who provide the following landscape maintenance services: 

  • Lawn Mowing and Edging
  • Weed Control
  • Fertilization and Soil Management
  • Tree and Shrub Pruning
  • Mulching
  • Irrigation System Maintenance
  • Leaf Removal
  • Aeration
  • Pest Control
  • Seasonal Clean-Up
  • Snow and Ice Removal
  • Hardscape Maintenance
  • Gutter Cleaning
  • And More
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Benefits of Professional Landscaping

Now that you know a little about what landscaping entails, here are some of the many benefits:

#1: Increase Your Property Value and Curb Appeal

It’s true! Keeping your landscape maintained can help boost your curb appeal, making your home more attractive to potential buyers and residents. With greater curb appeal comes a higher property value. In fact, one expert says that having professional landscaping can boost a home’s resale value by as much as 15%-20%.

#2: Save Time and Hassle

If you leave landscaping up to residents, there’s a good chance it could fall to the wayside. After all, people are busy and may not have time to mow, prune, and handle other landscaping tasks on a regular basis. Instead of relying on residents for landscaping, we recommend hiring a professional landscaping company and instead asking residents to just help maintain the communal areas. Everyone has their part to help the property look its best.

#3: Boost the Functionality of the Outdoor Space

Simply put, residents are more likely to use an outdoor area when it is maintained. Can you imagine having a barbecue on your patio with weeds piling high around you and the grass left unmowed for months? Probably not. Hiring professional landscapers ensures that residents can make the most of the property, which can help your property stay occupied for longer, ensuring reliable rental income.

#4: Get a Second Set of Eyes on the Property

Our landscapers will reach out to us if they see something amiss with the property. That could mean pet damage, additional cars, or needed maintenance. Even though they are there to maintain the landscape, they have your property’s best interests in mind.

#5: Enjoy Peace of Mind

One of the best parts about hiring professional landscapers is you’ll have peace of mind knowing the landscape looks great and the neighbors are happy. At the end of the day, that’s what you really want!

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Conclusion

If you’re undecided about whether you should offer landscaping for your property in Portland, we hope this blog gives you some good things to think about. Hiring a landscaper can be a wonderful option for rental properties, saving everyone time and frustration. 

As a bonus, it provides a quality outdoor living area you can enjoy year-round. You can’t go wrong with that!

Looking for new property management services in Portland? Evergreen Property Management is here for you. Contact us today!