What Does a Landscaper Do?

A landscaper designs, installs, and maintains outdoor spaces to enhance their beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Their work can involve a mix of horticulture, construction, and maintenance tasks, including:

Design & Planning

  • Creating landscape layouts for residential, commercial, or public spaces
  • Selecting appropriate plants, trees, and shrubs based on climate and aesthetics
  • Incorporating hardscaping elements like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and water features

Installation

  • Planting flowers, trees, and grass
  • Installing sod, mulch, or decorative rocks
  • Setting up irrigation systems for proper watering
  • Constructing outdoor features such as fences, decks, or fire pits

Maintenance

  • Mowing lawns, trimming hedges, and pruning trees
  • Controlling weeds and applying fertilizers or pesticides as needed
  • Maintaining irrigation systems and ensuring proper drainage
  • Cleaning up debris and seasonal upkeep like leaf removal or snow plowing

Specialized Landscaping Services

  • Designing eco-friendly or native plant landscapes
  • Installing outdoor lighting for aesthetics and security
  • Creating erosion control solutions for sloped properties
  • Developing themed gardens (e.g., Japanese gardens, butterfly gardens)

Kiefer Landscaping has been the top choice for years in creating the perfect landscape just how you want it!