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Avatar for Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.8(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenDesigner - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden - For Business+5 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The masonry on our front porch was crumbling, and the stones in our back-yard patio were becoming uneven. Horizon Landscaping Designs made both look brand new again! They were prompt, professional, and stuck with the original estimate. I'd definitely hire them again!"
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+98

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Best Landscape & Construction
4.5(
147
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the second project completed for us by Best Landscape. This experience was really good once all the material arrived on site. The wall added so much depth and style to the house that people stop by and ask who did the installation. Of course I recommend Able and company for all hardscape/Landscape projects because he listens to the customer and the price is fairly reasonable."
Wall to level the Patio
Regrade are alone Patio
Brick stone Paver in Pewter blend color with Charcoal border..
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+46

Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Jesryn Landscaping
Jesryn Landscaping
5.0(
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Designer - LandscapeLandscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Julio and his team does a fantastic jog landscaping and maintaining my garden. They are very nice and professional and do the job in a timely manner. I have booked them to powerwash my house and will continue to use their myriad of services this Summer and Fall."
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+91

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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Diversified Contractors LLC
4.5(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a great experience working with Mike and his DC Patio crews. Relationships are important when entering into a big project, and we clicked right away with Mike. During his initial site visit, he listened to what we were looking for, provided suggestions for us to consider on details where we were undecided, and really took it all in as it was a large project wrapping around three sides of the house. He was flexible regarding our desire to source some of our own materials, and provided a detailed, comprehensive estimate that was very competitive relative to other proposals we received. Our project was delayed due to our preferred materials being unavailable as the factory shut down for two months during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, but once we had a delivery date, DC Patio was able to get us on their schedule and get started. The crews were great: respectful, courteous, polite, tidy. Edgardo and Victor were here almost everyday, and Henry, Marvin, Donaldo, and others joined depending on nature and scope of the day's work. Mike usually came out in the morning to go over the plan for the next day or two and walk through any design decisions that were needed. In the course of about five weeks, the crews were able to remove two old walkways (including jackhammering out a set of concrete steps), add 4-10 inches of soil all the way around the house to create slope for drainage, divert 5 downspouts with underground pipes and pop-up emitters as well as two catch basins, build the crushed stone base for the new walkways and multi-level patio, install a small retaining/seating wall as well as two long, curved steps between the levels, build three small sets of bluestone steps into the house, and install two curving paver walkways, three pavers circles, a fire pit, and a large paver patio, totaling almost 2000 sq ft! And they moved a few large plants and installed some landscape lighting at each stair riser to boot. The last step was to seed the area around the patio for grass, but due to it being early July, we all expected that it may be too hot for the seed to take root even with daily watering. Mike anticipated this and planned to send a crew back in the early fall to overseed, which he did proactively without prompting. The grass seed took hold the second time and now we are all set to enjoy our new spaces this spring! We always like to support local business who take care of their customers AND their employees, and Mike's commitment to communicating with his crews in Spanish is clearly appreciated. The commitment goes both ways - we talked to several of his guys who have worked with him for many years. I would highly recommend considering DC Patio if you're in the market to transform your property with beautiful hardscaping."
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Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation, Inc.
4.4(
140
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

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"Atlantic isn't the cheapest--but in my opinion, the best. You always get what you pay for and Atlantic was worth every penny. They started on time and had the job finished when they said they would. Workers were all courteous, and the job was done neatly with minimum disruption to the new sod and lawn. Ian was a pleasure to work with, always returned calls and emails promptly, and went the extra mile when I needed help figuring things out with the system."
Response time2 days
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ballard Enterprises - Lawn, Landscaping, Tree Services
4.5(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Working with Arthur and the Ballard Enterprises team was a great experience. They did an amazing job with the landscaping, cleanup, and retaining wall. I nearly cried because I haven't seen the outside of my home look decent in so long. :-) The brick for the retaining wall is beautiful and it seems to "brighten" the home. Ballard also did cleanup in my back area and WOW! It looks great and no more walking through tall weeds and mint to get to my deck. I appreciate Arthur teaching me about hostas. I'm not a gardener and know very little about plants and had no idea that was in my yard. And I thought this would take a couple of days but they completed everything in one day. Also I appreciated the quick scheduling of the project and I'm sure my neighbors appreciated it too. :-) Would highly recommend Ballard and have already received many compliments about the work done. I've let them know who performed the work. And I would work with them again."
Patio Installation
Stairs and Patio Installation
Flagstone Installation
Nice Lawn
Another Nice Lawn

+3

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Quality Landscape Services
5.0(
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or GardenArchitect - LandscapeDesigner - Landscape+9 more

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Lemus has an excellent crew that gets right to work. We had 10 yards of mulch and three yards of Leafgrow delivered that morning and by the end of the day our flower beds were all edged and mulched, the lawn was aerated and has a top "dressing" of three yards of Leafgrow and the place looks fantastic. This was a long day for these guys -- finished up at about 6PM but wow I was super impressed. Mr. Lemus is friendly and very accommodating. His crew is polite and very respectful -- always yes, sir or yes ma'am. Really, I'd recommend them to anyone. The name says it all -- quality work at reasonable prices. Love these guys!"
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+46

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for First Impression Hardscapes, LLC
First Impression Hardscapes, LLC
4.7(
122
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Kettering, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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"Timing went well. Rain delayed the start of the project a couple of times, but still finished on time.  The team showed up on time daily and worked like crazy all day long.  Finished product looks great.  My yard was pretty torn up from the extensive use of small heavy equipment and for the most part it looks good now.  Just a few minor touches could have made this a perfect experience. All in all I would use them again though.
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Response time1 day
Response rate99%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Yes, if you are using rocks to form a pathway or driveway, it’s a good idea to first install landscape fabric before layering in your rocks. Landscape fabric is your first line of defense against unwanted grass and weeds on your rocky surface.

Don’t worry if there’s a gap between cutting and planting an ideal branch. You can still cut the perfect branch when you see it. If you can’t get it in a pot or water right away, put it in a zip-top bag in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to finish the process, make a fresh cut.

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.

The best place to plant a rose bush is where it will be happiest. Growing roses is difficult if the location varies much from what the plants like. Choose a location that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight during the growing season but not much more than that in hot-climate locations. If such a spot doesn't exist in your yard, consider planting your rose in a movable container to take advantage of portability.

There are two main times of year to apply mulch: mid to late spring and late fall. Spreading mulch in mid to late spring helps protect new seedlings as the soil warms up. It's best to wait until temperatures are steady, as mulching too early in the spring can slow down the soil's warming process and hinder plant growth. Fall mulching is also beneficial, as it insulates the soil and helps regulate its temperature when the first frosts arrive.

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