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"Kurt Maddux did an outstanding job as Project Manager. Kurt demonstrated excellent communication skills by continually communicating next steps. He oversaw a variety of teams and contractors while going above and beyond making himself available at all hours, seeing the project through to a successful completion"

Frank R on October 2025

We appreciate your interest in becoming familiar with our friendly, professional services for all your landscaping needs. Serving Michigan residential and commercial landscaping needs since 1980. See videos of our work at https://www.designoneinc.com/new-design-one-service-highlight-video/

"Kurt Maddux did an outstanding job as Project Manager. Kurt demonstrated excellent communication skills by continually communicating next steps. He oversaw a variety of teams and contractors while going above and beyond making himself available at all hours, seeing the project through to a successful completion"

Frank R on October 2025


The Landscaping Authority LLC

51261 Shelby Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
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The Landscaping Authority LLC

51261 Shelby Road
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
92 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Please visit our website at www.thelandscapingauthority.com

We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Please visit our website at www.thelandscapingauthority.com


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Herbal Thymes & Gatherings

498 N Maple Rd
4.94(
66
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Herbal Thymes & Gatherings

498 N Maple Rd
4.94(
66
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
34 years of experience

Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA

"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"

Lisa B on October 2023

Super Service Award 2021 - 2016!! Landscape designs using ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and herbs to create artistic, unique combinations to beautify the home and outdoor living spaces. Specializing in year round color, container planting, seasonal accents, and event staging. Award winning design. Featured in The Style of The Detroit News, and Detroit Home. Member of The Herb Society of America, Southern Michigan Unit, Cranbrook House & Gardens Auxiliary, MNLA

"Jackie is very talented in designing wonderful landscaping that offers year-round color and beauty; promotes honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with a perfect blend of perennials and annuals; and works closely with us to make sure we are included in all of the design planning. We have worked with her for many years and couldn't be happier with our landscaping! She is top notch!"

Lisa B on October 2023


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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
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DeGains Masonry

Servicing Around
4.73(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024

Masonry brick/stone repair We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Excellent job and cleanup. Reasonable price."

Bob C on October 2024


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JT Excavating, LLC

3921 Colstream Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
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JT Excavating, LLC

3921 Colstream Dr
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
42 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

JT Excavating, LLC is 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.

JT Excavating, LLC is 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.


Unique Curb LLC

14441 Strada Dr
5.00(
5
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Unique Curb LLC

14441 Strada Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Unique Curb LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unique Curb did a great job adding stamped curbing to our front and back flower beds. They were efficient, got the job done quickly and the finished product looks amazing! It really elevated the look of our current landscaping. Would highly recommend!"

Kayla M on January 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Unique Curb LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Unique Curb did a great job adding stamped curbing to our front and back flower beds. They were efficient, got the job done quickly and the finished product looks amazing! It really elevated the look of our current landscaping. Would highly recommend!"

Kayla M on January 2024


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United Masonry & Hardscape

30542 Gratiot Ave
5.00(
4
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United Masonry & Hardscape

30542 Gratiot Ave
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

United Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Team was on time, got right to work. Professional, provided status updates, excellent work, great clean-up! Would recommend them and will use them again!"

Jim P on April 2025

United Masonry is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 20 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"Team was on time, got right to work. Professional, provided status updates, excellent work, great clean-up! Would recommend them and will use them again!"

Jim P on April 2025


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Great Lakes Greens

20789 Orchard Lake Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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Great Lakes Greens

20789 Orchard Lake Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!


Yard Works, LLC

1400 S Stone Barn Rd
5.00(
5
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Yard Works, LLC

1400 S Stone Barn Rd
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"

Lisa B on October 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Yard Works does fantastic work. They are detail-oriented, thoughtful and easy to work with! We had them install a concrete paver patio for us among other tasks in our garden and we are very happy with how it turned out. We look forward to having them help us with future projects!"

Lisa B on October 2023


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JR Haddad & Company

PO Box 7106
4.57(
14
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Approved Pro

JR Haddad & Company

PO Box 7106
4.57(
14
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

JR Haddad & Company is a local family owned small business. We take pride in providing quality service at a fair price. We are flexible with what we provide, and are always working to exceed our customers expectations! Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

"I received a call from Bryan to come quote a new deck. We also wanted a brick paver walkway under the deck. Tony did the deck he was very particular making sure to continually measure and level. The deck and steps are all framed out, beautiful job. The walkway was next and that too looks great. Very nice as well as professional people. Would highly recommend JR Haddad , they did a great job and did not gouge us on the price. Very reasonable."

K J on November 2021

JR Haddad & Company is a local family owned small business. We take pride in providing quality service at a fair price. We are flexible with what we provide, and are always working to exceed our customers expectations! Contact us today for a free estimate. We look forward to earning your business.

"I received a call from Bryan to come quote a new deck. We also wanted a brick paver walkway under the deck. Tony did the deck he was very particular making sure to continually measure and level. The deck and steps are all framed out, beautiful job. The walkway was next and that too looks great. Very nice as well as professional people. Would highly recommend JR Haddad , they did a great job and did not gouge us on the price. Very reasonable."

K J on November 2021

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

With foundation walls, the slab on grade and force at the top of the wall is resisted by flooring. With retaining walls, the force at the top of the wall is not resisted.

Even if you think you know how to build a retaining wall theoretically, doing the actual work is a completely different story. There are lots of nuances in building retaining walls, and the slightest oversight can compromise their integrity. Therefore, we recommend you hire a pro to build, repair, or replace retaining walls.

Vinyl retaining walls are often the least expensive type of retaining wall, at $10 to $15 per square foot. This budget-friendly material is lightweight and durable, but it doesn’t have many decorative options. Untreated timber and railroad ties are the next step up, and start at $15 to $25 per square foot, respectively. High-end steel or natural stone tend to be the least wallet-friendly, but they’re extremely durable and come with a high-end look.

A retaining wall can only function as a fence if it’s high enough on all sides to prevent someone from accidentally falling into the pool. However, most retaining walls retain dirt, which means their purpose is not related to safety. There would need to be nothing on the other side of the wall for it to be considered a fence, but in that case, it wouldn’t retain anything and would cease to be a retaining wall.  

Sand and gravel are two suitable options for filling behind a retaining wall. If you’re building your own retaining wall, you’ll complete this part of the process—known as backfilling—after you finish laying the blocks. Make sure not to skip it—otherwise, you could wind up with drainage issues, which can cause your retaining wall to collapse.

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