A Guide to Planning Landscape Improvements and Selecting A Professional Contractor

An aesthetically-pleasing landscape can be a great source of pride and satisfaction for any homeowner. Attractive lawns and gardens, inviting patios, and water features not only add to a home's enjoyment, they substantially increase your property's value. If you are making plans for new landscape improvements or are considering renovations, here are three key features that will enhance your home's value, while making it more attractive and safer year-round.

An Automatic Irrigation System

What is more appealing than a healthy, green lawn and colorful flower beds? Most homeowners, however, do not have the time to oversee the irrigation needs of a beautiful landscape. That's why automatic irrigation systems have become so popular. Today's sprinklers, valves, and controllers are very easy to use, highly water-efficient, and more affordable than ever.

The Big Advantage - More Free Time

With an automatically-controlled irrigation system, you can hang up the old garden hose, and rely on a pre-programmed controller to irrigate your entire property. You will never need to worry about over or under-watering... or asking a neighbor to water when you are out of town. The biggest advantage may be the extra time you will have for your family and leisure activities.

The Investment That Pays For Itself

Most homeowners discover lower water bills and healthier, longer-lasting plants soon after an automatic system is installed. That's because today's smart and easy-to-program controllers can be set to match the irrigation needs of each "zone." You'll find an automatic system pays for itself in a very short time.

Ready to find a professional contractor in your area?

John Deere Landscapes works with the best Professional Irrigation Contractors in your area every day. To get a referral you can trust, fill out an online request. We can even refer you to a contractor qualified to offer financing options through John Deere Credit.