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It’s early September, and here in northern Nevada, we’re long, warm days and cool nights. Landscape companies like Harris Landscape Construction are making the most of the season and working on projects we booked earlier in the year. We’re also planning ahead, scheduling irrigation shut-off services and even snow removal services for particularly organized local homeowners and businesses. While you might assume that any landscaping plans you have for next year should be shelved until the spring, this is actually the best time to start making inquiries. Here’s why.

You Have Time To Find The Right Landscaper For The Job

From now through the beginning of winter is usually a very busy time for local landscapers. Our team is working on projects we scheduled months ago, and the jobs we completed over the summer were scheduled by homeowners who actually reached out last autumn. It’s typical for the schedules of reliable and experienced contractors to fill up quickly, which means planning ahead is really important. Plus, it’s the best way to ensure you find the right team for the job.

We recommend pulling together a short list of potential contractors by determining your needs. Does your project require the services of a landscaper or a landscape construction company? It can be helpful to research your options online or ask friends and family for recommendations, especially if they recently had landscaping work completed. It’s important to prioritize licensed companies and look for feedback from customers.  Then you can begin contacting companies directly to inquire further.

By starting the process of finding a landscaping company now, you’re giving yourself plenty of time to consider your options. There are a lot of landscaping companies in the area, and it’s not always easy to determine which one will meet your needs. By planning ahead, you avoid feeling rushed or pressured into choosing a company. What’s more, this relaxed timeline gives the company you ultimately choose plenty of time to bid your project and get you on the schedule for 2025. Keep in mind that experienced landscapers use the upcoming seasonal lull to prepare for upcoming projects. By getting on the schedule now, your landscaping company will be able to do any housekeeping necessary to ensure that your project can move forward once the weather allows come spring time.

You Give Them Time To Identify Existing Issues

Before starting a new outdoor project, it’s really important to identify any existing or potential issues. It’s a skipped step more often than not, but taking this time is really important, especially if your landscaping has any drainage issues or you have concerns about your irrigation system. By working with a landscape company in autumn in preparation for work in the spring, you give the team plenty of time to properly observe your property during inclement weather. And it’s truly invaluable.

Even if you have yet to choose a landscape company just yet, it’s helpful to take photos if you notice anything that seems problematic in your landscaping, such as standing water or water running across the driveway, walkways, or patio. Share them with your landscaper so they have a clear understanding of what’s happening in your outdoor space so they can make a plan to remedy existing issues before work begins.

The Takeaway

We’re big fans of planning ahead, and we’ve seen time and time again that making plans in autumn tees up a smooth project come spring and summer. Harris Landscape Construction is a licensed landscape company with decades of experience here in Reno and Sparks and we welcome projects of all sizes and budgets. If you have a landscaping project for 2025 you’d like to discuss, contact us today.