"The company was GREEN SCAPE LANDSCAPING, Jose was the owner and managed the job very well. I am very happy with him and his crew. His price was quite reasonable and I will use him again, as well as recommending him to my neighbors. Thanks! C. Walton"
"Please let me make it short and clear: Balance Landscaping, LLC did all as agreed and even beyond my expectations by taking care of PVC caps/leaks, side-door repairing/replacing, and extra sizes of paver. The best VALUE in terms of high quality with competitive prices. Will use them again and definitely refer to everyone!"
"please review Chex's website. This team is amazing. Daniel took my vision and designed the front yard landscape I envisioned and more. They previously did my sprinkler system too. I highly recommend Chex Landscaping. On a scale of one to ten I rate them a 10."
"Mario did a fantastic job removing a tree that had fallen in our backyard during the recent storms. He showed up on time, responded quickly to all communication, and made the estimate process fast and easy. He was professional from start to finish, and we’re very happy with the quality of his work. We look forward to hiring him again for future landscaping projects. Highly recommend!"
"I had filled out an ad on Angi for a landscaper. Miguel called immediately. He was super nice. He came out to view my yard the same day and gave me a very good quote and was able to do my yard two days later. He did a really good job on my yard. Highly recommend him"
"Robert did an excellent job on my landscaping project. Not only did he do plantings for me but replaced my irrigation system and new lines throughout the yard. He had to replace several water pipes too. I would highly recommend his services."
Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.
A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won’t stay in place.
While you can leave roots in the ground, if you don’t want the shrub to regrow again over time, it’s best not to leave any roots behind. Ensure you remove as much of the shrub as possible, including the root ball and any main roots you can see, to prevent new growth. Some gardeners opt for using a chemical treatment to prevent the stump from growing back, but this can kill beneficial microorganisms living in your soil.
Don’t worry if there’s a gap between cutting and planting an ideal branch. You can still cut the perfect branch when you see it. If you can’t get it in a pot or water right away, put it in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to finish the process, make a fresh cut.
If you want to take your tree-planting hobby beyond your outdoor space, here are a few great ways to do it:
Encourage your neighbors to participate in the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, which has a four-step framework that helps communities grow and maintain their own tree cover.
Support businesses that plant trees.
Lobby your local government to plant more trees around your community.
Donate to a tree-planting charity.
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