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Elm Cottage Landscapes
New to Angi

Serving Minier, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

We work with the end result in mind. Not the end of the job, but the next season, and the season after that. If it is only one tree, that tree will be hand-selected from quality nursery stock, pruned, and prepared for proper placement and appropriate growth. \n\n You want the right design, the right tree, the right patio, the right lawn and the right guy for the job. That is who we are. Trees. Path and Patio. Walls. Mulch. Maintenance. Lawns. Lighting. Outdoor Living Construction...Landscape solutions. With a background in construction and customer service & artistic design and a love for horticulture, we offer you experience and knowledge that will save you from future headaches. What we offer is Creative Design. Solid Construction. \n\n Elm Cottage Landscapes has solutions for you. With a thorough knowledge of the landscape industry, and plant and hardscape materials, we will assist you in accomplishing your goals, with the ability to see your project to completion. \n\n\n\n\n\n

Fountains questions, answered by experts

Consider the pros and cons of installing a water fountain in your backyard:

Pros

  • Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.

  • Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard. 

  • Water features can add more value to your home.

Cons

  • Regular maintenance is necessary.

  • Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.

  • Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.

Lifespans vary by material and manufacturer, but pond liners last anywhere from 10 to 75 years. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pond liners have a life expectancy of up to 20 years. Other types of pond liners, including those made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), can last 40 to 50 years.

A koi pond should be at least 5 feet deep to keep the fish healthy and ensure they don’t freeze in winter. Koi fish are also known for growing large, so the more room you have, the better. A larger koi pond size will allow the fish to grow bigger than a smaller one will, and the more fish you have, the bigger the pond you’ll need. Learn how to build a pond in your backyard to ensure it remains functional and aesthetically pleasing for a long time.

After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.

You have several options for your pond by getting your yard ready for the winter. You can winterize your koi pond by ensuring it’s at least 5 feet deep so it doesn’t freeze completely, installing a pond heater or aerator and having it run at all times, and installing a deicer if temperatures are dangerously low for an extended period. You can also choose to shut down your pond for the winter by removing all the wildlife in it and bringing it indoors, cleaning out the filter and pump, and then covering the pond with a tarp.

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