"Chad does a great job with our landscaping property maintenance. He does just about everything for us. Our lawn, the sprinklers, our pond. He's even taken care our drainage issues as well. Very happy with his service."
"Excellent irrigation specialist timely professional fixed my issue that no one else could. I now employ him as my irrigation service. Highly recommend!"
"Reliable honest company who will get the job done with friendly customer service. Small or large job, I would recommend Chain Oâ Lakes Electric to anyone looking for the best service in the area."
"I was impressed that Jason went out to the building site on Sunday, and then checked the size of the boulders. Not many contractors give up part of a Sunday to determine whether the size of the boulders is appropriate. Early Monday morning he called that he connected with another boulder/stone company who could deliver on Thursday. He and his crew did a beautiful job putting the retaining wall up. I was disappointed that the landscaping around the wall and driveway were not levelled out better before they left. "
A rock garden can last indefinitely as long as you properly maintain it. Whether solely made of rocks or with greenery incorporated, they generally last a while, though it may vary based on your climate.
If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.
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.”
Many people have used old tires in gardens as raised beds, planters, tree rings, and DIY decor. However, these uses are not recommended due to the toxicity of many of the chemicals used to manufacture tires. These chemicals can leach into the soil and water as the tire breaks down, creating environmental pollution and health hazards for gardeners and their families.
You may need to lay sod on the areas you dug up once you get the okay from the contractor. It will take about 30 to 45 days for the sod to take root. Consult a local sod installer to get an accurate estimate of the timeline of your specific yard-enhancement project.
The Charlevoix, MI homeowners’ guide to landscaping services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A landscape designer can elevate your outdoor space and bring your vision to life. Use this landscape design cost guide to budget for your next project.
A good landscaping website can help you land more sales and build your credibility. Read our list of must-have pages and ideas for your website to help potential clients find you and drive more business for your lawn care company.
