Your landscaping is a significant part of your home and property. Not only does landscaping make your home more enjoyable to look at, but it also affects your curb appeal and overall home value as well. Landscaping can even affect aspects of land management such as erosion. If you're getting ready to hire a landscaping company to help with your outdoor spaces, here are four important questions you should ask them first.

1. What Services Do You Provide?

This is an important question to ask upfront so that you can ensure the company provides the type of services you're interested in. Some landscaping companies only provide basic lawn care, while others provide full-service landscape architecture. It can be helpful to talk with a few different companies and find out what the experts recommend for your yard as well.

2. Do You Provide Quotes?

You'll want to find out if the company will come out to your property to provide you with a price quote. During the price quote, you'll also be able to talk with the landscaping professionals to find out what types of services they might recommend for your property. The experts may have ideas for your yard that you haven't even thought of yet. You can also use the price quotes you get to compare prices and services from different companies. This will help you make the best choice for your needs.

3. What Are Your Qualifications?

Don't be shy about asking service providers to prove they're qualified to do the work they're advertising. If they've been formally trained in landscape architecture, you'll want to know that. If they are certified in providing certain types of lawn treatments or land management treatment, you'll want to know that. If they have no reputable qualifications, you definitely want to know that because they may not be qualified to provide the services you want.

4. What's Your Fees and Payment Policy?

Don't hire a landscaping company until you have a price quote in writing and you have their fees and payment policies in writing as well. This is an important detail you need to know before signing a contract.

These are just a few questions to ask a landscaping company before you hire them. Taking your time to find the right company for your project can save you time and money in the future. According to Insurance Bee, the U.S. landscaping industry is worth $105.1 billion. If you're looking for quality professionals in your area, please contact our team at Lapenta Landscaping LLC today.