A well-done landscaped garden makes you feel as though you never want to go inside if the outside looks that good! The beautiful scenery takes you away from the city’s hustle and bustle and can actually have a therapeutic effect. On average, though, how long does landscaping typically take to complete?
Like all good things, good landscaping takes time whether you’d like some well-manicured lawn, retaining walls, canopied pathways, water features, gazebos, floral edges, or any other designs. But how much time are we talking about? It’s one of the most frequently asked questions at Rokworx, which is why we’ve prepared this guide for you.
How Long Will It Take to Landscape My Home?
This is not an easy question to answer as this is not a one-size-fits-all situation. Different landscapes take different durations, with the most basic landscaping taking 2 to 3 days while more labour-intensive works take weeks or even months to complete depending on the scope of works and size of land. There are a number of factors that determine how long landscaping your garden will take, which is what we’ll look at.
5 Key Factors That Influence the Time Taken To Complete a Landscape
1). Weather
There’s nothing quite as rewarding as enhancing your home’s curb appeal. But no matter how fast you want a beautifully landscaped garden, it’s an outdoor job highly dependent on the weather—landscaping is impossible in inclement weather.
Bad weather makes a complete mess; rain makes the ground muddy, not to mention that it’s unfavourable for acclimatising certain types of plants. It’s also unfavourable for the workers on site. Therefore, poor weather makes the process take much longer, and in extreme cases, it’s impossible.
2). Size of Yard
Naturally, smaller lots take a shorter time. Bigger yards require more labour, resources, and time. As such, larger pieces of land are designed in phases to make work more manageable. Note however that complex designs on smaller lots may end up taking more time.
3). Quality of Soil
Plants and grass need the right conditions to thrive. That said, if the soil in your home cannot support proper plant growth, you may have to export it and import fresh soil. Soils that are poor in drainage may need additives (compost, manure), just as those with insufficient nutrients. Having said that, low-quality soil may slow down a landscaping job since the landscapers will have to spend more time preparing the ground for their desired plants.
4). Material Shipping
If your landscaping specifications call for plants and materials that are difficult to locate and ship, the project may take longer than a project that uses local plants and readily available construction materials.
5). Landscape Design
Undertaking a landscaping job means you are up against more than simply the land itself. Landscaping is an art, and everything must be implemented right. Having said that, if your design is complex, with winding paths, different textures, plant types, and more, the time taken will increase, as will the cost.
A typical home’s front yard can be landscaped in a few days with the installation of a driveway, a small lawn, and flowering shrubs. Backyards that typically have gazebos, water features, and other ornamentation features take weeks. It’s an art, and it has to be done right.
Rokworks: Beautiful Landscape Designs With Rocks & Stones
Creating a beautiful landscape is like painting a picture—it takes a bit of time and patience. If you’ve got an upcoming event though, and you’d like to spruce up your landscape almost instantly, we’ve got just the solution – landscaping rocks.
Within a day, you could have a chic, beautiful and unique garden. Landscaping rocks are sophisticated, long-lasting, and require very little maintenance. They are a fast, cost-effective addition to any landscaping project.
Please call Rokworx today for more information on 0407 456 045 or leave a message.
