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Q: Do you have to be careful when putting landscaping over a leach field or drain field?

• <div><p>You should exercise care when deciding <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/landscaping-around-your-septic-system.htm">how to landscape over a leach field</a> for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won&rsquo;t damage the drain field&rsquo;s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.</p></div>

Q: Will foundation planting affect the drainage around my home?

• <div><p>As with anything you do near your foundation, you&rsquo;ll want to ensure proper drainage when you plant your foundation beds. Your drainage should run downhill from the highest point against your foundation to avoid water intrusion and incurring expensive <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-foundation-repair-cost.htm">foundation repair costs</a>.</p></div>

Q: How do I slope water away from my house?

• <div><p>The soil around your foundation should slope down and away from your home, not toward it. If the grading drops the farther you are from your home, you can enhance the slope by removing more soil. Mark off a few feet from your house and dig up some of this soil. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-regrade-around-my-house-foundation.htm">Regrading around your fountain</a> should encourage water to flow away from your home and not collect or &ldquo;pond.&rdquo; </p></div>

Q: What are some ground cover plants I could grow between my pavers?

• <div><p>If you choose to leave gaps between your pavers, you can grow some ground cover plants between them for an organic feel. Look for plants such as creeping thyme, dymondia, jewel mint of Corsica, or clover.</p></div>

Q: What are the best types of rocks for landscaping?

• <div><p>The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.</p></div>

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Last update on March 31, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Perfect experience! Life Outdoors crew started and ended on-time and did a fabulous job. They re-did my front lawn after I had the lawn dug up to install a backflow valve and fix a water leak. The law looks better than new now. Life Outdoors crew are highly experienced and dependable. The job...
Life Outdoors
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Reviewed in May 2024
They worked fast and efficient. The yard and landscaping was all cleaned up and hauled away. It was worth the money. They was on time. Which was so nice. I would hire them again. Very professional.
Mirror Image Property Appearance LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great company to work with. Gave me a very affordable quote and then worked with me to find the time to come out and trim our bushes and trees. Clean up was super detailed, not even a branch on our lawn. Will definitely use again, not just for tree/bush trimming, but additional landscaping needs.
Nebgen Construction and Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2020
Jaime was so knowledgable about all of the concrete available to help me make a choice of type of concrete I could afford. He spent sufficient time with me to go over the different finishes available and had a book of colored pictures to show me. He gave me quotes for stamped concrete finish,...
Schulte Contracting
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Reviewed in April 2019
Very happy with landscape light installation. Very very fair price for this job and the lights look great. However he was to get back to me with a bid for another project and has not nor has he responded to my text. I did base my ratings on the light installation job. Rating of 3 for customer...
Homescape Outdoor Services, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
Diversified Services has performed many different services for me over the years. The most recent service performed was snow removal at three different locations. Ken, the owner keeps in touch as the prediction of snow comes into the forecast to be sure my needs and wishes are met or exceeded....
Diversified Services
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Reviewed in February 2013
It was a horrible experience considering how I all happened. Plus the fact that they used a backhoe and tore out over 100 iris plants in my iris garden behind my house. So now I have to have my landscaper come back and fix the mess they made. Money I should not have to spend!! <br />
JD Sewer & Sons
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A & A LawnCare & Landscaping LLC

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"He was hired to mow a very large and very rough yard. He did it quickly and efficiently, trimming around all sidewalks, trees and fence. We were completely satisfied with the workmanship. We will be hiring him for future projects!!"

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In business since 1981

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"Very knowable and goes beyond meeting your needs"

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"His service and him professionally was excellent. From the time he came out to give me the estimate to completion time. I will be using him again for some other projects we`ve already discussed it and got some things line up it was an overall excellent experience."

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"Great company to work with. Our project was completed on time and below estimate. Austin was great to work with. Our demolition and site preparation were done as expected and as quoted. The equipment was modern and equipped with modern technology all of which ensured efficiency and quality. We will hire them again."

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Walter Landscaping LLC

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"I think the process was fine. Whenever we called we were able to get what we needed. The guys came in and finished doing the electrical for my basement in 1.5 days. Happy so far with everything."

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Vern Coleman

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I am an independent contractor with the experience and tools necessary to complete most jobs. I have two full time jobs and I pick up extra work to supplement my income during slow periods at work.

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Ray langkipin

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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

As with anything you do near your foundation, you’ll want to ensure proper drainage when you plant your foundation beds. Your drainage should run downhill from the highest point against your foundation to avoid water intrusion and incurring expensive foundation repair costs.

The soil around your foundation should slope down and away from your home, not toward it. If the grading drops the farther you are from your home, you can enhance the slope by removing more soil. Mark off a few feet from your house and dig up some of this soil. Regrading around your fountain should encourage water to flow away from your home and not collect or “pond.”

If you choose to leave gaps between your pavers, you can grow some ground cover plants between them for an organic feel. Look for plants such as creeping thyme, dymondia, jewel mint of Corsica, or clover.

The best type of rock for landscaping depends on your specific project and needs, as different rocks are suited for different applications. For covering large areas or creating an affordable driveway, consider gravel, but note that it can wash away in flowing water. For water features, river rocks are a good option. Flagstone and cobblestone are ideal for aesthetically pleasing patios and walkways. If you are building a stone wall, fieldstone or small boulders are up to the task. Large boulders and landscape rocks work well as statement pieces, to fill empty space, or to indicate boundaries, but be mindful that they can overwhelm smaller gardens. The best approach is to first define your landscaping project and then select the rock type that best fits that purpose.

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