We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!
Solid Oak Designs is a landscape design and installation company. We do jobs of all sizes from small planter bed renovations and seasonal clean ups, to patio installation and yard grading. The owner has an Associates degree in Horticulture from Illinois Central College and has been working in the landscape industry for 5 years in all positions from laborer to sales. The co-owner also has 5 years experience and specializes in patio installation and equipment operation. Combined the two owners have the skills to turn your landscaping dreams into reality!
Welcome to Grieders. Our professional and experienced staff Landscape Architects, Designers and Horticulturists have been serving the Central Illinois and surrounding communities for over 35 years. \nPlease visit our website for more information www.grieders.com\n
Committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
Here at Great X-Scapes, we are a full service landscaping company that prides ourselves on offering services to meet your needs. We offer landscape design services, installation, and maintenance services and customize packages to serve all your landscaping needs. We utilize both traditional and "green" sustainable methods to ensure the optimal health of your plantings. We have a full lineup of hardscaping materials made by Unilock. We utilize Aquascape products in water features. We also offer decorative concrete resurfacing as a lower cost alternative to replacements. Our designers can utilize the latest in epoxy/cementitious material science to custom design any size project to resurface wood, fiberglass, concrete, and tile. We service commercial and residential customers and will be more than happy to see if we can meet or beat any qualified advertised price.
Because frogs require fresh water for survival, they can die from repeated exposure to swimming pool chemicals. Chlorine dehydrates frogs, which can lead to their deaths. To ensure frogs don’t hang out in your pool for long periods, safely remove them once you spot them in your pool and install a frog log so they can easily hop out on their own.
Whether a natural pool is worth it depends on several factors because they cost more than traditional pools. Many people opt for natural pools because they enjoy swimming in natural bodies of water such as lakes. Also, if you're environmentally conscious, a natural pool is going to be a much more attractive option than a traditional pool.
Moreover, for people with chemical sensitivities, a natural pool is a great solution since the water doesn’t contain chlorine.
How many fish can call your pond home depends on the volume of the pond and the fish size. Your pond's filtration system also influences the number of fish that will thrive in a pond. A general rule of thumb is to have 1 inch of fish for every square foot in a pond that's 2 feet deep. Another rule of thumb you can follow is to have one koi fish for every 200 gallons of water or two goldfish for every 200 gallons.
When deep cleaning your koi pond, transfer fish to a clean, uncontaminated container at least one foot deep, like a large bucket, tub, or kiddie pond. Fill the container with their existing pond water to avoid shocking them, and place the container in full or partial shade. When it’s time to reintroduce them into the pond, slowly add the new water to the container before adding the fish and container water back into the pond.
Fountain maintenance is an important part of having a clean foundation in the first place. To keep your fountain water clean, you can use a water additive designed specifically to limit scale, algae, and other buildup in fountains. Or opt to use white vinegar as a pantry-ready water additive.
The Flanagan, IL homeowners’ guide to fountain services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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