You won’t if you design for maintenance and Utah’s climate. Choose drought-tolerant plants, size irrigation correctly, and avoid trendy materials that weather poorly. Ask your landscape contractor for a five-year maintenance plan with costs. If ongoing care, water use, and replacement cycles fit your budget, regret is unlikely. If not, revise the design now.
Will I regret this landscaping in five years?
Related FAQs
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Will my HOA approve this project?
HOA approval depends on your community’s governing documents, typically called CC&Rs. Many Utah HOAs regulate visible changes such as fences,…
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The plants look smaller than I expected—is that normal?
Yes, that’s common and usually not a cause for concern. Contractors often install plants at nursery sizes rather than mature…
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Can a landscaping company add more shade to my yard?
Yes. Shade can be added through a mix of trees and built structures, and both approaches work well in Utah’s…