Is it better to plant small or large trees?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: What landscaping adds the most value?

• <div><p>The best way to add value to your home is by making your lawn look more attractive. This alone can come with an ROI of over 200%. Routine lawn maintenance, like edging, weed whacking, and mulching, can provide an ROI of slightly more than 100%. Upgrading your front walkway and planting trees can also have a big impact on value compared to the cost. Outdoor lighting, fire pits, decks, and patios have below a 100% ROI in most cases, but they can improve the enjoyment of your home in addition to the value.</p></div>

Q: How much does a backyard remodel cost?

• <div><p>A full backyard renovation can cost between <b>$15,000 and $50,000</b>, depending on the scope of the project. Excavation, materials, and labor costs all contribute to the final cost of updating your outdoor spaces, and expensive features like a pool, a fence, or hardscaping carry a high price tag.</p></div>

Q: Can you use too little mulch?

• <div><p>Yes, it is possible to add too little mulch. Anything less than 1 inch will likely result in too little coverage around your plants, allowing weeds to grow through and minimizing the positive effects that a deeper bed of mulch would have, like maintaining proper soil moisture and insulating the ground.</p></div>

Q: Is buying plants from a nursery worth it?

• <div><p>In most cases, buying plants from a local greenhouse or nursery is well worth the investment, even though they tend to be a bit more expensive than those at a home improvement store. Employees at nurseries are usually well-versed in gardening and understand how the climate in your area affects different plants. They can help you make selections based on your skill level and time commitment to your landscaping, and they can provide detailed care instructions and advice to help keep your plants alive and diagnose and treat issues like <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/common-houseplant-pests-treatment.htm">pest infestation</a> and illness.</p></div>

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Reviewed in September 2024
Jake was very professional and detailed. He explained what branches needed trimming and maintained the beauty of our old tree. Super friendly guy and trustworthy! Youâ ll be in good hands with Element Landscaping!
Element Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2024
Chris and his crew have been working with me for 3 years. They have performed many projects including hardscape, landscaping, tree removal and stump removal. I recommend them to everyone! He and his team always work hard and go above and beyond for their customers.
Backwoods Tree Service
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Reviewed in August 2019
We’re extremely pleased with the beautiful job Delanson Gardens did on my mother’s grounds. She had had past negative experiences with two other local so-called “landscaping” companies, who only wanted to mow and dump weedkiller so they could go on to multiple other jobs the same day, but...
Delanson Gardens
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Reviewed in March 2013
Chris and Chris were wonderful to work with, and I will call them again if I need any landscape lighting done (their real specialty I'm told). Chris answered my very first call, was able to come by to give me an estimate in less than 24 hours, and scheduled and completed the work 2 days after...
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Reviewed in June 2012
Peter Pesta at New Wave Landscaping is a great guy. He called right back and came by to look at the place before he gave me a quote. He is very professional.
New Wave Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2009
Bud was extremely knowledgeable. He has an extened backround in horticulture and gave us a secure feeling with his designs and plant choices. The most important factor is that he was prompt and the job was completed as specified in a good timely manner...I would recommend this company for...
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