"I hired Daniel to trim the shrubs around my house. His price was very competitive, and he could do the work within a week, so I hired him. He did the work but did not remove all of the clippings, and evidently, he used his mower to remove some of the clippings, which resulted in several bald spots in my yard. He offered to come seed the spots and remove the clippings, but...he has gone silent now that I have paid him. I GET IT!!! Trust is earned!"
"Chris and team took care of tow yards for me at rental homes and did a terrific job on both. Everything completed as asked and extremely quickly! I will certainly call again in the future with more work!"
"Aaron was super friendly and easy to work with. He laid out an easy to understand and effective plan for how to solve our problem. He is very thorough and provided excellent work! He was even able to find us a discount on a light fixture. I would highly recommend him and his work."
"Josh and his crew are amazing. Professional, friendly, great ideas, efficient and VERY reasonably priced!! Not only did our landscaping installation in the back, they also do weekly maintenance of our yard Mowing etc. they have removed trees from our property as well"
"What a great experience! Answered my request right away, came out in about an hour, fix the problem, and charge me a great price. Will definitely hire again."
"From the first call, they were professional. Came out and gave me a fair bid and completed the work. The yard looks great and the vines are all gone. Highly recommend Taylor Contracting!!! They are great!!"
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.”
It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting.
On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.
Grass is the most popular and safest option for planting over a septic drain field, but you can also plant small flowering plants and other lightweight plants that don’t have woody or deep roots. Avoid trees and bushes within 10 feet of the field, as the woody roots can crack the perforated pipes. You should also avoid planting vegetable or fruit gardens over your drain field, as a leak from the pipes could contaminate the soil and put anyone who eats the produce at risk.
DIY landscaping is possible, but professional services offer expertise in selecting appropriate plants and designing functional spaces that complement the natural environment and adhere to local regulations.
There are some instances when you can use extra drywall in your garden. Ideally, unused scraps of new drywall are best for amending soil without the concern of additional chemicals or mold. However, drywall with paint, mold, or potential asbestos requires specialized disposal by a professional and should be kept out of your garden.
The Bates City, MO homeowners’ guide to landscaping services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Leveling your yard can help with drainage and prevent damage to your home. Learn the cost to level a yard in Kansas City, MO, and what factors can affect the price.
What are average sod installation prices? Learn how much sod costs in Kansas City, MO, based on factors like square footage, land prep, land condition, and more.
A yard cleanup can keep your lawn clean and prepare it for the next season. Find out the average yard cleanup cost in Kansas City, MO, and what can affect it.
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.