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JP Landscaping Inc
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenSod - InstallArchitect - Landscape+11 more

Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"JP Landscaping wowed me from the minute they started work until the time they finished. I have truly never worked with a better contractor and crew than this group. We hired them to help correct a drainage issue on the side of our back yard that was allowing water flow toward our home during strong storms. Jose met with us and determined a plan to add a wall to hold the water and push toward the drainage system they added so that water would flow to the road and not toward our house. It turned out to be beautiful and functional! He has the hardest working and most professional crew!"
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Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paradise Landscaping
4.3(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Customers say: Quick response

"My mower was Mr. S. Mills. Mr. Mills was a life saver, I needed an urgent mowing he came out on the fourth of July holiday to service the lawn. Did a great job! Thank you Mr. Mills Paradise Landscaping"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Porter Design Landscaping and Home Improvement, In
4.8(
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

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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 rate100%
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John Krause Construction
4.4(
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Architect - LandscapeDesigner - LandscapeDrywell - Construct or Rebuild+8 more

Serving Forest Heights, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"To say it went perfect would be an understatement. We could not be more pleased with the craftmanship, the staff, the materials, and the professional construction we had done from this company. The photos of both bathrooms do not even do it justice because we can't capture the entire room with one photo. We have never had such amazing construction done by any contractor in the 32 years of home ownership, prior to this company. They do it all. Indoor, outdoor, heavy construction, light construction. They had to relocate HVAC ducts, plumbing, electric, and move some walls. They are a one-stop shop!! Prices were extremely reasonable."
Pool House Exterior with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows & Doors, Two Pergolas, & Cupola with Windows
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Luxury Bathroom Renovation with Free-Standing Clawfoot Tub & Chandelier
Pool House - Side Entrance
Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Farmhouse Sink, Pull-Down Faucet, Stainless Steel Range, Range Hood, Double Wall Oven, and Dishwasher

+113

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Most experts recommend a quarter-inch layer of compost for best results, and you will need about .77 cubic yards of material per 1,000 square feet. To measure how much compost to use, take the square footage of your yard and multiply it by .77, then divide that number by 1,000.

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.

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.

The best way to landscape your front yard on a budget is to invest in hiring a professional for hardscaping—things like upgrading walkways, redoing driveways, and installing partitions around garden beds. You can often do the softscaping yourself—think laying down mulch, caring for your lawn, removing weeds, and planting flowers and shrubs. It’s also almost always worthwhile to pay a professional for routine yard maintenance, as this dramatically improves curb appeal and delivers above 100% ROI in most cases.

Plant privet hedges at least 1 foot apart in a trench about 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep. It’s important to space privet hedges relatively far apart due to how quickly they grow to significant sizes and heights. You don’t want to crowd privet plants, or they could overcrowd each other, causing unwanted damage.

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