Summer: the time for develop creativity!

At 5:32 a.m. this morning, summer had started! In this text we talk about a discipline to enjoy every day of something made with accuracy. " Let's see if you can guess what are referring to:  "Intervention bordering on the artistic in: the house or in the garden, alone or in company, with scorching sun or when it rains cats and dogs"

We are referring to Landscaping. 

1. What skills do you hire when you opt for a professional landscaper?

An initial precision: there are two terms to refer to the profession we are going to talk about: "landscape architect" and "landscape designer".

Which is the most appropriate? Landscape architect. In fact it is the concept that the International Labor Organization defines. A landscape architect combines: the sensitivity of the gardener, the scientific knowledge of the botanist and the technique of the architect.

Would you like to hear from two landscape architects about their profession and the pleasure it brings them?

- Here is the link to the interview of January 16, 2017 with Jesús Ibáñez in Expansión (in Spanish).

- Here is a short video of April 15, 2021 with Ramón Escobar from Hispania Verde (in Spanish).

2. Frequent doubts when promoting a landscaping project

2.1. Can a landscaping project increase the market price of my home?

Yes, according to the American Association of Landscape Architects, the value of a home increases a 7 or 8%". Having a green space designed with care is perceived and well paid. 

2.2. How much does a landscaping project cost?

El Mueble magazine gives details. It should be noted that this is a conservative estimate as it excludes materials and labor in all cases in the following example: 

"For the terrace. Project design only 

For a small terrace of about 10 m2, from 150-250€.
For large terraces, starting at 300-400€.
For the garden. Project design only 

For a surface of up to 300m2, starting at 300.
For surfaces up to 800 m2, from 600 €".

2.3. Does it really make sense for a landscape architect to spend time on my small balcony? 

We believe that both interviews that you can see in point one show that a landscape architect can adapt to any space. Moreover, a professional will keep your plants the precise space and the precise orientation towards sun.

2.4. Can the common spaces of the community of owners be the scene of such actions? 

We recommend that you desist from involving the community of owners because the project can be blocked sine die. Moreover, It should never be forgotten that the commitment to landscaping arises from a personal aesthetic sensibility of the person who demands the action proof of this is that the vast majority of projects are designed for a private space.

2.5. In what season of the year is it best to carry out a landscaping project?

This type of action evolves over time. Therefore, it can be carried out in all seasons.
  

3. What are the general phases of a landscaping project?

Thanks to the website: www. jardínparami.com we will see roughly the steps of a landscaping project. 

3.1 "Preliminary study":

This discipline is based first and foremost on the client's desire the first phase of the project is that the Landscape Architect listens carefully and is a great communicator, since, he/she is both advisor and creator at the same time.

Main steps:

- Measurements of the area where he/she will work

- Topographical studies of the area 

- Study the strengths and weaknesses of the area where the project is undertaken.

- Perceiving how the building around which we will do the work is.

3. 2 Main steps of the "execution project".

- Confirm measurements

- Define the plans

- Drawing up the specifications

- Carry out an environmental impact study (it would be ironic if this step were not taken when dealing with nature).

- Basic health and safety study

3.3 Execution 

Obviously the duration of this step will depend on the space on which we carry out the project. 

To finish the article, from Finques Feliu we suggest the professional to use techniques such as "big data" regarding: climates, plant species or international comparative designs. In the end, the greater the amount of information handled, the more agile your performance will be and the more seriousness will you transmit. 

We hope we have convinced you to incorporate the Harmony of Nature into your daily life.

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