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Old 08-21-2012, 09:17 AM
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Default Landscaper or planter?

Difference between a landscaper and a planter. If you know exactly what you want and where you want it, then you don't need a landscaper for his eye and his knowledge about what trees and plants are best for the area. That is what you are paying a landscaper for. There are many DIY'ers that do a lovely job with their landscape and just need someone to do the heavy work.

I seem to have better luck in Canada as I know what I want and what works up here, so I designed and planted the garden ourselves. In Florida we chose to work with a landscaper as I had no knowledge of what was good for the location, climate and heat/drought so it was worth it as we had a guarantee and a professional opinion which gave us peace of mind.

As it turned out, even though I wasn't in TV, I was able to get him to monitor the new tree and it needed attention and trimming. So it has been money well spent.

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