Seattle Shrub Service

Many Seattle homeowners, and a greater percentage than homeowners around the country, wouldn't consider their home and their landscaping complete without the beautiful shrubbery that surrounds their home. Seattle shrub service is many different things, depending on the resident. It can be basic trimming services, planting advice, or specialized knowledge of local plant life, disease, and other ailments that can risk the beautiful landscaping you currently enjoy. From Bellevue to Kirkland, Issaquah to Redmond, and throughout the greater Seattle area, shrub service contractors have helped homeowners maintain one of their home's greatest assets.

Seattle Shrub Planting and Planning
In Seattle, shrub service begins with proper planning of the shrubs in your yard. Native plants are always best. They make for the simplest shrub care. Others have little to almost no chance of thriving. Naturally, shrubs that require large amounts of sunlight tend to be on this list of least likely to survive. On the other side of the coin, the English cottage garden is one of the most popular gardening styles and fits well with the local climate.

At the same time, the high-moisture content of the Puget Sound area makes for a hospitable environment for a large number of shrubs, but this doesn't mean it's wise (or even legal) to plant and grow them. The state of Washington has classified 155 separate plants as noxious weeds that can invade and cause havoc in your yard and your neighbor's. Even if a shrub isn't on this list, you would do well find out if its growth pattern is up or out, especially if you're planting multiple types of shrubs in the same general area.

Basic Shrub Service in Seattle
Shrubs are called shrubs because they're smaller than trees (which, once established, offer better resistance to natural enemies) and because they're bigger than flowers (which need constant diligence and care to flourish). With this in mind, you can't ignore your shrubs, but you don't need to have a gardening passion to realize the benefits of shrubs in your yard. Fertilizer, seasonal watering, soil testing, and trimming can be easily researched and periodically administered without too much time and can be enough to keep your shrubbery in good condition.

Professional Seattle Shrub Service
Shrub service can be a stand-alone project, or it can be included as part of a larger lawn maintenance schedule. You may want to consider professional trimming services simply for convenience and safety. Trimming high tree limbs or vines growing up the side of your house can be dangerous for the average homeowner. A sturdy ladder may not be enough for these tricky procedures. Plus, there's no shame in hiring a professional to mow your lawn and trim your hedges. Perfect summer weather must be cherished while it lasts. Alternately, discoloration, unexpected growth, or insect control may require the services of an expert gardener or landscaper.

Cost of Seattle Shrub Service
The nature and extent of your shrub care will also determine the cost. As part of a comprehensive lawn care package, it can be essentially an included service. Exact costs for shrub service in Seattle have ranged from $250 all the way up to $1,500. A large yard with shrubs and hard-to-reach trees, extensive soil and fertilization needs, or initial planting and landscaping can solicit some of these costlier estimates but tend to be worth it, according to the feedback of Seattle homeowners. Costs of these types of home improvement services have risen in recent years as nobody is immune to rising gas prices.

Finding a Seattle Shrub Service Contractor
Unlike roofers, plumbers, or electricians, you're unlikely to find all your Seattle shrub service options neatly categorized under one heading. Should you look at landscape contractors or lawn service companies, gardeners or build/design firms? ServiceMagic has all your contractor options lumped into one easy-to-access category. And like all the contractors in our system, these contractors have passed our rigorous ten-step screening process. You'll be able to use our quality-controlled customer ratings and reviews. You can see what other Seattle homeowners thought about their experience with individual contractors and, perhaps, pick up a tip or two about shrubs along the way. These reviews also create a powerful incentive for contractors to meet and exceed your expectations.

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