"I had the best experience with Matt Sinclair and his crew, they did so much work and everything was done perfectly and yard was so beautiful now they’ll come every other week to freshen up, great team I’d recommend to anyone needing landscaping professionals. A +"
"I recently had artificial turf installed in my back yard by Intelliturf. It looks amazing!! Because of very large trees and very little sun I could never have grass in my back yard. The turf is perfect, very easy to maintain. Jeff and his crew were professional, hardworking and always pleasant."
"Burgess Landscaping did a great job.Eric had ideas that I had not thought of and the work was done quickly and professionally. I look forward to working with Eric on my Nexts year’s projects."
We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality workmanship with professionalism and respect on every project. Specializing in all phases of commercial and residential hardscaping and landscaping?including patios, retaining walls, walkways, lawn care, and seasonal cleanups?we are dedicated to achieving exceptional results with a focus on precision and durability. Beyond construction, we are committed to supporting and serving our local community. We look forward to bringing your outdoor vision to life.
"Our trees look beautiful. The trimming was done perfectly to expose the lovely structure of the trees (some small, some very large), and enhance the landscape and view. Nick and his crew worked safely and efficiently, and communicated clearly every step of the way. I couldn’t have asked for more."
"Our yard was definitely a challenge as it hadn't been cared for in a while. John did a great job - it looks so much better. I'm really glad we found him."
"We hired Emily Lannan with Attic Gardener for landscape work at our commercial facility. Very impressed with her phenomenal work! This is a well deserved 5 stars across the board!"
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.
Unless it only rains once in a blue moon where you live, you’re going to want water-loving plants in your garden bed or pot. A few ideas for plants that aren’t super fast-growing (meaning they’re good in pots or near foundations) and can handle a lot of standing water include:
Acorus (Sweet flag)
Colocasia esculenta (Taro or elephant ear): In many climates, these are annuals, making them less desirable because you need to adjust the chain again after each replant.
Equisetum scirpoides (Dwarf horsetail rush): non-dwarf varieties of horsetail are fast growers and can take over quickly.
Juncus effusus (Curly rush)
Osmunda regalis (Royal fern): Royal fern can grow quickly but can also handle being crowded, making them good container plants.
The best time to plant a privet hedge is autumn, ideally October or early November. Fall is the best time to plant privet hedges because young plants need plenty of water to jump-start their growth, and it typically rains more during this season. However, you can also successfully plant privets in the spring.
You can fill the holes weeds leave behind with soil or sand to avoid unsightly spots or tripping hazards. If you remove weeds from a grassy area, fill the hole with soil and grass seed, and water regularly to promote grass growth.
The landscaping elements that add the most value are often the basics. A well-maintained, attractive lawn can have a return on investment (ROI) of up to 217%. Routine lawn maintenance, such as edging and mulching, can provide an ROI of over 100%. Other high-value projects include upgrading your front walkway, which can offer a 100% ROI, and planting trees. Projects like adding decks, patios, outdoor lighting, irrigation systems, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens also add value and enjoyment, though their direct financial ROI may be less than 100% in some cases.
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