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Scotty’s Landscape & Drainage
5.0(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scotty has provided his services for 2 of my projects. One was a bridge across a creek so I could reach some acreage I did not have access to. The other was rip rap around a pond dam to eliminate erosion. Both were excellent, on time and in budgets. Definitely use him again."
Drainage project
Drainage project
Matthew Buras
5.0(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLandscape - Install Synthetic Grass for Putting Greens, Play Areas, etc.+4 more

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

"i can’t say enough good things about Matthew and his team. Matthew put a quote together as I asked. He talked to me in detail regarding his ideas and what to expect. The work was done in a very timely and professional manner. He did great work and ai will definitely use him again. 5 STARS OF SATISFACTION!!!!!!"
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John Douglas Masonry
4.3(
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Retaining Wall - Install

Serving Forest, MS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John Douglas Masonry is excellence in masonry. He and his crew are respectful, professional, communicative, honest, and talented! My stone fireplace is a work of art, a masterpiece. My friends and family all enjoy the many hours we spend outside and this brings crafted natural beauty to my oasis! I highly recommend this company! Thank you John Douglas Msonry!"
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Landscaping questions, answered by experts

Late August, September, and mid-October are the ideal months for planting a young tree. However, the best time to plant a tree ultimately depends on when the weather transitions to fall-like conditions and eventually winter frost. As long as the hottest days of summer have passed and the ground hasn’t frozen yet, you can still successfully plant trees.

The best time to plant a tree is in the spring, so the roots have time to grow into the surrounding soil before winter sets in. Some people recommend planting in the late fall. However, planting in the spring reduces the stress on the tree, as it will be emerging from dormancy, giving it the full spring and summer ahead to acclimate and put down roots into the soil.

You should use mulch because it protects garden soil in a few key ways. This extra layer between the ground and the elements protects against erosion, helps your soil maintain moisture, regulates changes in temperature, adds nutrients as it decomposes, and keeps weeds at bay.

Monkey grass makes a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover, particularly in shadier areas where other grasses don’t receive enough sunlight to grow. It’s also excellent for edging walkways, bordering flower beds, and accenting rock gardens. You can grow it as a container plant, as well, which is a perfect solution for those who love its foliage but want to contain the spread.

As much as you might try to keep a healthy, nutrient-rich lawn, you still may notice signs of St. Augustine decline (SAD)—a viral disease that discolors your grass blades. St. Augustine decline looks like:

  • Discoloration in the leaves (chlorosis)—leaves appear yellow and splotchy

  • Decline in growth

  • Leaves turn black within 3 years

  • Grass appears less vibrant

  • Grass begins to thin

  • Root rot

  • Grass takes longer to recover

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