re: Backyard Landscaping Plant Selection Question/Help w/ pics

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Is it worth hiring a landscape designer or horticulturalist to assist with this? Does anyone have any recommendations for one or recommendations on anything else?

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I hired a licensed landscape architect to draw a landscaping plan for when re-doing my landscape and it was worth every penny I paid, so you should at least consider this. This was about 7 years or so ago, and I paid $400, it was a family friend, but I told him to charge me his going rate and I was in no hurry - he could do it anytime business was slow for him. Now whether he did charge his going rate or not at the time I can’t say but he told me what it would cost upfront. I did all the work, building beds, purchasing plants, planting, etc.

All I can say is you are making a significant long-term investment in this in $, time and effort, even as a DYI project. Landscaping done right is an appreciating asset, get it it right the first time - it will save $, aggravation in the long run.