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Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"XtraCare Landscaping renovated our backyard in NW DC. We had a Firepit and patio installed, repaved the parking pad, new fence installed and remaining yard landscaped. Everything from the initial meeting to the final walkthrough was great! The design team worked with us to create exactly what we wanted. CJ, the project manager, along with Milton and his crew were very professional and a delight to work with. They explained the process and answered all our questions. They went the Xtra mile to make sure we were completely pleased with every detail. The materials were top quality and the end result is beautiful. Once the hardscaping was complete landscaping came in and added the final gorgeous touches with the trees and plants we selected. Thank you to the entire crew from XtraCare for creating our outdoor sanctuary...We love it!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate90%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Baumann's Lawn & Landscape
4.5(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Baumann's Lawn and Landscape to fix my front lawn. The soil was mostly clay and sand and covered in weeds. They killed and removed all the vegetation, tilled the soil, brought in new topsoil, conditioned/fertilized, and then laid sod. The crew was fast, efficient, polite, and did an amazing job (hopefully this site allows me to upload photos after writing this). The work was done in 3 separate days and took less than 2 weeks from the initial phone call to the finished installation. The price is what you would expect for this level of work and that much sod (sod is not cheap). They're not over-priced but it's not Bob's discount landscaping either. You'll get your money's worth for your project. Baumann's will be my #1 choice for future landscape projects."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Paradise Landscaping
4.3(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Yes, this particular landscaping person was very good, very good. He's on tireliable excellent job limited as far as able to do certain big things that I want it, but other than that very good, I would rehire him again as long as he has to. The tools for the bigger jobs"
Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Porter Design Landscaping and Home Improvement, In
4.8(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"I hired Porter Design Landscaping and Home Improvement to install a metal roof on my pergola after the ice storm destroyed the canvas shades. His company did an excellent job of installing the metal roof and suggested that I get the wood painted to match the rails and agreed with his suggestion and the final product looks amazing"
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Response time1 day
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Fences
4.5(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had an excellent experience. They came out and gave us a very fair quote. I felt no pressure while deciding on what design we wanted. They day of installation could not have gone any smoother. They are a very professional competent team. The fence is exactly what I had hoped for, we now have a little oasis of a backyard."
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Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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New Horizons Landscaping LLC
5.0(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Kevin and his crew did an outstanding job installing sod in my yard. They were hardworking, efficient, and exercised great attention to detail. Kevin was easy to communicate with and I appreciated his advice and expertise. I will be going back to Kevin for any future landscaping needs. I highly recommend New Horizons."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

If shade is a priority for you, then panting elm trees is a fine choice. A full mature elm tree has enough aesthetic appeal for some folks that it could add value to your home. 

That said, never plant elm trees too close to your home, sewer line, or sidewalks, as their roots can damage these, which can lead to costly repairs.

If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.

Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include: 

  • Acorus (Sweet flag)

  • Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.

  • Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.

  • Juncus effusus (Curly rush)

  • Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.

Hedge plants are available in almost every size, from seedlings to fully mature, six-foot-tall shrubs. Planting smaller plants is much easier and more cost-effective. However, it can take years for the plants to reach maturity and create a full hedge. Garden centers and specialty retailers sometimes offer three to four-foot wide plants that you can simply plant next to each other for an instant full hedge.

A full backyard renovation can cost between $15,000 and $50,000, depending on the scope of the project. Excavation, materials, and labor costs all contribute to the final cost of updating your outdoor spaces, and expensive features like a pool, a fence, or hardscaping carry a high price tag.

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