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Sara's Landscaping

1115 Remington Ave
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Sara's Landscaping

1115 Remington Ave
4.40(
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Customers say: True professional
82 local quotes requested

Sara's Landscaping & Construction has 15 years of experience in landscaping, hardscaping, lawn and yard work, and general remodeling and contracting. We aspire to provide 100% customer satisfaction and look forward to being of service. Please call us today and let us escalate the enjoyment of your home and outdoor living space!

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David W on July 2025

Sara's Landscaping & Construction has 15 years of experience in landscaping, hardscaping, lawn and yard work, and general remodeling and contracting. We aspire to provide 100% customer satisfaction and look forward to being of service. Please call us today and let us escalate the enjoyment of your home and outdoor living space!

"No show , no call for appointment"

David W on July 2025

Brizzy's Arbor Care, LLC

152 Sorbertown Hill Road
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Brizzy's Arbor Care, LLC

152 Sorbertown Hill Road
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
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30 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.

"Very happy with results. My yard was a real mess and it's beautiful now. Great crew!!"

Jennifer 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.

"Very happy with results. My yard was a real mess and it's beautiful now. Great crew!!"

Jennifer B on October 2023

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A&G Property Maintenance

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A&G Property Maintenance

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1 years of experience

Our passion grows your paradise! We do just about everything from landscaping to painting interior and exterior. Stop calling multiple companies when you can just deal with one to get the job done.

Our passion grows your paradise! We do just about everything from landscaping to painting interior and exterior. Stop calling multiple companies when you can just deal with one to get the job done.

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Retaining Wall Installers questions, answered by experts

The lifespan of a retaining wall varies based on its particular material, whether it was properly installed, how well it’s maintained, and your local climate. Concrete, stone, and brick retaining walls last the longest, with concrete lasting between 50 and 100 years on average. Brick tends to last the longest, with a minimum of one century, under the right conditions. 

Timber retaining walls can start to deteriorate at 20 years, depending on the wood quality, but in the best case, they can last 40 years. Pressure-treated wood retaining walls last 30 years on average.

Railroad ties can be good for retaining walls, but it depends on the area. They have a desirable rustic look and are durable. The problem is they’re treated with creosote, a preservative the EPA says poses a risk to humans and wildlife. Over time, the preservative seeps out of the wood and into the ground. Many areas have banned the use of creosote-treated wood on residential properties. If your area does allow it, never use railroad ties near an edible garden or drinking water source. Instead, use wood that’s treated with an EPA-approved preservative or a wood-alternative composite material.

Small retaining walls still require a foundation of some kind, typically a concrete footing. This helps to ensure the wall is structurally sound and prevents the ground from shifting over time, especially during those winter freeze/thaw cycles. The footing helps spread the weight of the wall and the load it carries over a larger area of the ground, thus assisting with stability. This is true of small retaining walls, larger rock garden walls, and the like. 

Generally, a railroad tie retaining wall consisting of a single line of ties should be between 3 and 4 feet tall—and the height often tops out at around 6 feet. You can go taller, but you may need additional footings and reinforcements, including a second layer of railroad ties to support the added weight of the soil it’s holding back.

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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