Pro Tip

Spec’d to Fail — Why Landscape Plans Often Overlook the Field

Orlando Diggs
11 Jan 2022
5 min read

The Insight

Architectural landscape plans look sharp on paper but often miss the realities of maintenance, irrigation, and long-term plant performance.

Why It Matters

When plans don’t align with field conditions, you end up with high-maintenance layouts, poor plant survival, and wasted dollars.

Your Play

Partner with a contractor who value engineers plans for real-world performance. At Dinsmore, we bring field knowledge to every install, so designs work not just day one — but year ten.

Landscape plans are often drawn with aesthetics in mind, but not long-term function. A beautiful plan on paper might place thirsty plants in low-irrigation zones, or spec turf where water restrictions make it unsustainable. These oversights lead to high maintenance costs, plant failure, and costly redesigns.

Dinsmore brings boots-on-the-ground expertise to the planning table. We analyze every plan for practicality, water efficiency, and long-term maintenance needs, making adjustments that save owners money and headaches. The goal isn’t just to install what looks good — it’s to install what lasts.

Orlando Diggs
11 Jan 2022
5 min read

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