Feb
24
How Much To Charge On Masonry Project?
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Mr. Q asked:
i am a new landscaper that has just started out my own business from scratch.
i am a new landscaper that has just started out my own business from scratch.
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i want to know how much to charge my client for a masonry project that is a flat concrete floor in a backyard in which the measurements are 26 ft by 10 ft and 3 inches thick.
thank you for your helpful answers.
NICHOLAS
Feb
24
Looking for reputable landscaper, Where to look?
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hellokitty8939204 asked:
Hi, I am new to the Brookfield WI area and I am looking for a local landscaper and would prefer it to be from word of mouth than looking in the phonebook. Any help would be great!!
Hi, I am new to the Brookfield WI area and I am looking for a local landscaper and would prefer it to be from word of mouth than looking in the phonebook. Any help would be great!!
Thanks Joan
BASIL
Feb
23
Landscape Designers.your First Step to a Beautiful Yard in Orlando!
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Richard Gilliland asked:
So you’re finished making the inside of your Orlando home just the way you want it…now it’s time to choose a Landscape Designer to complete your outdoor living space. He/she should be a skilled professional, who traditionally designs and maintains horticulture, nightlighting, sprinklers, etc. (basically everything an Orlando homeowner could want). You might stop and think…”hmmm… do I really NEED a Landscape Designer?” The answer is emphatically “yes”!
Sure…most Orlando homeowners have an idea of what they’d like to see their outdoor living space include; however, most have no idea of how to turn that vision into reality. Homeowners hire Landscape Designers because they provide expertise and knowledge. Just as you hire an accountant to do your taxes or a plumber to fix your sink, you need a Landscape Designer to complete your dream landscape. Planning is the key to a successful garden in Orlando and basically, everywhere.
What can they do for you? A good Landscape Designer knows the Orlando climate and can design and develop your landscape, plan your backyard to determine how the space will be used neatly and efficiently, arrange your trees, flowers, bushes, to be beautiful and easy to maintain, select and design plants by considering pest tolerance and ease of maintenance in the Orlando area, offer ideas for placement of landscape rocks, timbers, mulch properly, and outdoor landscape lighting.
The ideal residential landscape in Orlando stimulates the senses, appeases the soul, and meets your every need. Landscape Designers can show you how to create curb appeal and intimate spaces, while improving your property value.
To successfully design residential landscapes in Orlando, a Landscape Designer will evaluate the site and ask you how you plan to use it. The questions asked of you will include aspects of your family life, social use, your occupation and any interest you may have in gardening. Once a Landscape Designer obtains this information, he/she will begin the design process customized for your home.
Next, the Landscape Designer will help you select site materials and amenities for your Orlando landscape. Plants, garden elements, furnishings, pots and sculptures, are all vital elements in the design process. Most homeowners don’t realize that selecting plants is very challenging and takes a lot of thought and planning. Plant material makes up the most dynamic element in your garden. The goal is for a subtle progression of growth and a seasonal transformation that contributes to the beauty of the landscape of your home. The ability to envision a garden in 10, 20, or 30 years is what distinguishes a Landscape Designer as an expert in their field.
I think we can all agree that a well-designed landscape is truly a site to behold; however, it does not just happen. It is the accomplished vision, collection of ideas, acquired skill and patience of a good Landscape Designer. Careful planning can bring an Orlando homeowner’s vision into reality to create a beautiful garden that will be enjoyed for years to come.
CYRIL
So you’re finished making the inside of your Orlando home just the way you want it…now it’s time to choose a Landscape Designer to complete your outdoor living space. He/she should be a skilled professional, who traditionally designs and maintains horticulture, nightlighting, sprinklers, etc. (basically everything an Orlando homeowner could want). You might stop and think…”hmmm… do I really NEED a Landscape Designer?” The answer is emphatically “yes”!
Sure…most Orlando homeowners have an idea of what they’d like to see their outdoor living space include; however, most have no idea of how to turn that vision into reality. Homeowners hire Landscape Designers because they provide expertise and knowledge. Just as you hire an accountant to do your taxes or a plumber to fix your sink, you need a Landscape Designer to complete your dream landscape. Planning is the key to a successful garden in Orlando and basically, everywhere.
What can they do for you? A good Landscape Designer knows the Orlando climate and can design and develop your landscape, plan your backyard to determine how the space will be used neatly and efficiently, arrange your trees, flowers, bushes, to be beautiful and easy to maintain, select and design plants by considering pest tolerance and ease of maintenance in the Orlando area, offer ideas for placement of landscape rocks, timbers, mulch properly, and outdoor landscape lighting.
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The ideal residential landscape in Orlando stimulates the senses, appeases the soul, and meets your every need. Landscape Designers can show you how to create curb appeal and intimate spaces, while improving your property value.
To successfully design residential landscapes in Orlando, a Landscape Designer will evaluate the site and ask you how you plan to use it. The questions asked of you will include aspects of your family life, social use, your occupation and any interest you may have in gardening. Once a Landscape Designer obtains this information, he/she will begin the design process customized for your home.
Next, the Landscape Designer will help you select site materials and amenities for your Orlando landscape. Plants, garden elements, furnishings, pots and sculptures, are all vital elements in the design process. Most homeowners don’t realize that selecting plants is very challenging and takes a lot of thought and planning. Plant material makes up the most dynamic element in your garden. The goal is for a subtle progression of growth and a seasonal transformation that contributes to the beauty of the landscape of your home. The ability to envision a garden in 10, 20, or 30 years is what distinguishes a Landscape Designer as an expert in their field.
I think we can all agree that a well-designed landscape is truly a site to behold; however, it does not just happen. It is the accomplished vision, collection of ideas, acquired skill and patience of a good Landscape Designer. Careful planning can bring an Orlando homeowner’s vision into reality to create a beautiful garden that will be enjoyed for years to come.
CYRIL
Feb
23
How to remove white rings on walkway pavers?
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Laika asked:
Front walkway installed a few years ago. Landscaper said the white rings on most of the pavers would leach out and fade away after a year or two. The rings have not diminished at all in the years. Anyone have any suggestions for removing the rings? I found one online recommendation to use acid but I’d prefer to not go that route if possible. Thanks in advance for your advice.
ISRAEL
Front walkway installed a few years ago. Landscaper said the white rings on most of the pavers would leach out and fade away after a year or two. The rings have not diminished at all in the years. Anyone have any suggestions for removing the rings? I found one online recommendation to use acid but I’d prefer to not go that route if possible. Thanks in advance for your advice.
ISRAEL
Feb
21
Any opinions on landscape in Los Altos, CA? How does pricing work?
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sashha asked:
I have about 1/3 acre lot which has not had much attention from me in years. I don’t know the first thing about what to plant, how to create a design, etc. Can anyone recommend good landscapers? How much money should I expect to spend (a ballpark range)? Thank you!
TYLER
I have about 1/3 acre lot which has not had much attention from me in years. I don’t know the first thing about what to plant, how to create a design, etc. Can anyone recommend good landscapers? How much money should I expect to spend (a ballpark range)? Thank you!
TYLER
Feb
17
Landscape Contractor- a Source of Property Decoration
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Article Manager asked:
Magnificent landscape can enhance the worth of a home, office or any property but landscaping is not an easy work and it requires good skills. Only a professional contractor or designer can give a beautiful look to your office or home. In other words, no one has enough time to give a good touch to his/her office, garden or home. People want to get the work finished by any professional. That is why, landscape contractors are required everywhere in the matter related to landscaping. An experienced landscape contractor can make a big difference to the value of your home or other property. For the different works related to landscaping, landscape contractors are perfect to complete the work. They are specializing in commercial or residential landscape design, landscape construction, gardening, and loaming, seeding, planting and commercial maintenance.
Landscape contractors are licensed professionals who are trained in performing techniques and designs onto a piece of land whether it is a small or large size projects. Such type of projects includes generally of landscape planning, landscape management, landscape detailing, landscape assessment, landscape urbanism, modern garden designing and the list goes on. No doubt a vast difference on the creation of landscapes can be made by a skilled and experienced landscape contractor. With the introduction of the computer and the internet, finding details about anything is very easy. Search over the internet and there are numerous websites and soft wares alike that are not only providing details about landscaping but they also provide contractors. Experts are gathering more and more information day by day on topics related to landscaping. Select any one according to your work and place an order online by filling an online form because professional contractors have their own websites. They are also providing detailed information.
Various people called landscape contractors as landscape designers because they are the persons who have ability to renovate simple piece of land into great outdoor scenery by decorating and renovating. Their works start with the disposing of unused things. Creating the fence, patios and many other works are the responsibility of landscape contractor. Apart from creating the landscape they also took maintenance service of the landscape. Landscaping projects are quite different and complex therefore it requires qualified and trained professionals to complete the task in time. There are lots of people who have selected landscaping their full time professional because this kind of job not only gives them money but also satisfaction. Landscape projects are very much complex to deal with and they also required the need of professionals who have deep knowledge of landscaping.
KEN
Magnificent landscape can enhance the worth of a home, office or any property but landscaping is not an easy work and it requires good skills. Only a professional contractor or designer can give a beautiful look to your office or home. In other words, no one has enough time to give a good touch to his/her office, garden or home. People want to get the work finished by any professional. That is why, landscape contractors are required everywhere in the matter related to landscaping. An experienced landscape contractor can make a big difference to the value of your home or other property. For the different works related to landscaping, landscape contractors are perfect to complete the work. They are specializing in commercial or residential landscape design, landscape construction, gardening, and loaming, seeding, planting and commercial maintenance.
Landscape contractors are licensed professionals who are trained in performing techniques and designs onto a piece of land whether it is a small or large size projects. Such type of projects includes generally of landscape planning, landscape management, landscape detailing, landscape assessment, landscape urbanism, modern garden designing and the list goes on. No doubt a vast difference on the creation of landscapes can be made by a skilled and experienced landscape contractor. With the introduction of the computer and the internet, finding details about anything is very easy. Search over the internet and there are numerous websites and soft wares alike that are not only providing details about landscaping but they also provide contractors. Experts are gathering more and more information day by day on topics related to landscaping. Select any one according to your work and place an order online by filling an online form because professional contractors have their own websites. They are also providing detailed information.
Various people called landscape contractors as landscape designers because they are the persons who have ability to renovate simple piece of land into great outdoor scenery by decorating and renovating. Their works start with the disposing of unused things. Creating the fence, patios and many other works are the responsibility of landscape contractor. Apart from creating the landscape they also took maintenance service of the landscape. Landscaping projects are quite different and complex therefore it requires qualified and trained professionals to complete the task in time. There are lots of people who have selected landscaping their full time professional because this kind of job not only gives them money but also satisfaction. Landscape projects are very much complex to deal with and they also required the need of professionals who have deep knowledge of landscaping.
KEN
Feb
16
Why would someone measure the front and garage side of a home?
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JERRYMARC asked:
I thought it might be a realtor? It isn’t a landscaper because the woman was wearing high heels and her purse was falling down when she was measuring.
FELIX
I thought it might be a realtor? It isn’t a landscaper because the woman was wearing high heels and her purse was falling down when she was measuring.
FELIX
Feb
15
How can I tell if my grass seed will grow based on the fact that top soil used was poor quality?
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mememe asked:
I recently had a landscaper put a layer of top soil over my yard and seed/fertilize it. After 10 days, the kentucky Bluegrass seed is starting to germinate (in patches). Since I had the top soil laid out, I’ve had many people tell me it looks more like fill than topsoil. It has a lot of small rocks (slightly larger than pebbles). My question is, should I have the entire thing skimmed and re coated with quality top soil, re seeded/fertilized, or should I just wait and see how the seed I planted does? Will I really get a decent lawn with poor topsoil?
RAPHAEL
I recently had a landscaper put a layer of top soil over my yard and seed/fertilize it. After 10 days, the kentucky Bluegrass seed is starting to germinate (in patches). Since I had the top soil laid out, I’ve had many people tell me it looks more like fill than topsoil. It has a lot of small rocks (slightly larger than pebbles). My question is, should I have the entire thing skimmed and re coated with quality top soil, re seeded/fertilized, or should I just wait and see how the seed I planted does? Will I really get a decent lawn with poor topsoil?
RAPHAEL
Feb
14
Landscaping Equipment Tips And Where To Find Them
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Cindy Heller asked:
Unless you plan to hire a professional landscaping company, you will need to have the right equipment in order to produce the results you desire. Whether you are a novice or a professional in the landscaping field, you are going to need to purchase landscaping equipment in order to get the jobs that you want done completed properly. So, just what kind of landscaping equipment do you need to succeed?
There are many different types of landscaping equipment offered, and so it is vital that you take time to learn about these tools in order to be fully satisfied in the end, so that you can get the best value and worth for your money. From the variety of different types of equipment on the marketplace, there are a few fundamental necessities you will have to get started with most landscaping tasks and projects around your house.
The equipment you’ll need depends on the layout of your yard and which elements you have incorporated, or hope to incorporate, into your landscaping. If you have a moderately small lawn, a push mower may be suitable for your needs. But if you have a large lawn, you may need a rider lawn mower. In many case, lawn mower or push mower is almost a given, because even the smallest attempt at a beautiful lawn will require that the grass be cut neatly.
If you intend to add a lot of landscaping elements in your lawn, you may want to consider getting a trimmer for the grass around the elements because most mowers are unable to get close enough to keep the edges tidy. New gardeners often find that some of the most inexpensive and small hand tools are the most useful pieces of landscaping equipment. These hand tools include spades, hoes, clippers, trowels, and cultivators.
Besides the common purchases listed above, there are many other pieces of equipment that you will find useful as well. For instance, appropriate attire is required for landscaping. You may want to find yourself some coveralls and a good pair of gloves for working in the dirt. There are other tools such as long-handled shovels, leaf rakes, bypass pruners, etc. that will come in hand while you work on your landscape as well.
Where to find the landscaping equipment
There are many different locations available that offer landscaping equipment. All of the major home improvement stores offer wide selections of the various types of landscaping equipment. One of the most popular and more well-known options is A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales. The company is an excellent choice for many reasons. You can lease a piece of landscaping equipment if you only need to use it for a short period of time, or you can buy it if you desire. Also, they are a very old company which has established an incredibly respected reputation over the years and their service is worthy of your business.
A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales also offer the most complete collection of power landscaping equipment and they have three centrally located stores and a website as well, in order to make your shopping process as easy and convenient as possible. Some of the landscaping equipment that they offer includes that of the following: aerators, blowers, brush clippers, chain saws, earth augers, engines, hedge trimmers, ladders, lawn edgers, lawn tractors, lawn vacs, line trimmers, power rakes, reel motors, rotary mowers, riding mowers, sprayers, stump grinders, tillers, tractors, trenchers, and weed mowers.
Another option is Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse is a lesser known but still worthy company. Thecompany was established in 1914, and since that time continues to look to the future and yet has never forgotten its roots. Rittenhouse earnestly guarantee to continue to deliver that of the highest quality landscaping equipment, parts, and accessories coupled with superior customer service.
Your local hardware store may also be a good selection as well, depending on where you live. If you are an Internet shopper, you can also find many landscaping equipment websites that can ship different types of landscaping equipment right to your door. The choice is really up to.
Regardless of where you actually decide to shop for your landscaping equipment, you should keep in mind that the most important thing is that you should always have fun working on your landscape. Take the proper time and consideration so that you can have the best quality and worth in the end.
DANTE
Unless you plan to hire a professional landscaping company, you will need to have the right equipment in order to produce the results you desire. Whether you are a novice or a professional in the landscaping field, you are going to need to purchase landscaping equipment in order to get the jobs that you want done completed properly. So, just what kind of landscaping equipment do you need to succeed?
There are many different types of landscaping equipment offered, and so it is vital that you take time to learn about these tools in order to be fully satisfied in the end, so that you can get the best value and worth for your money. From the variety of different types of equipment on the marketplace, there are a few fundamental necessities you will have to get started with most landscaping tasks and projects around your house.
The equipment you’ll need depends on the layout of your yard and which elements you have incorporated, or hope to incorporate, into your landscaping. If you have a moderately small lawn, a push mower may be suitable for your needs. But if you have a large lawn, you may need a rider lawn mower. In many case, lawn mower or push mower is almost a given, because even the smallest attempt at a beautiful lawn will require that the grass be cut neatly.
If you intend to add a lot of landscaping elements in your lawn, you may want to consider getting a trimmer for the grass around the elements because most mowers are unable to get close enough to keep the edges tidy. New gardeners often find that some of the most inexpensive and small hand tools are the most useful pieces of landscaping equipment. These hand tools include spades, hoes, clippers, trowels, and cultivators.
Besides the common purchases listed above, there are many other pieces of equipment that you will find useful as well. For instance, appropriate attire is required for landscaping. You may want to find yourself some coveralls and a good pair of gloves for working in the dirt. There are other tools such as long-handled shovels, leaf rakes, bypass pruners, etc. that will come in hand while you work on your landscape as well.
Where to find the landscaping equipment
There are many different locations available that offer landscaping equipment. All of the major home improvement stores offer wide selections of the various types of landscaping equipment. One of the most popular and more well-known options is A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales. The company is an excellent choice for many reasons. You can lease a piece of landscaping equipment if you only need to use it for a short period of time, or you can buy it if you desire. Also, they are a very old company which has established an incredibly respected reputation over the years and their service is worthy of your business.
A to Z Equipment Rentals & Sales also offer the most complete collection of power landscaping equipment and they have three centrally located stores and a website as well, in order to make your shopping process as easy and convenient as possible. Some of the landscaping equipment that they offer includes that of the following: aerators, blowers, brush clippers, chain saws, earth augers, engines, hedge trimmers, ladders, lawn edgers, lawn tractors, lawn vacs, line trimmers, power rakes, reel motors, rotary mowers, riding mowers, sprayers, stump grinders, tillers, tractors, trenchers, and weed mowers.
Another option is Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse is a lesser known but still worthy company. Thecompany was established in 1914, and since that time continues to look to the future and yet has never forgotten its roots. Rittenhouse earnestly guarantee to continue to deliver that of the highest quality landscaping equipment, parts, and accessories coupled with superior customer service.
Your local hardware store may also be a good selection as well, depending on where you live. If you are an Internet shopper, you can also find many landscaping equipment websites that can ship different types of landscaping equipment right to your door. The choice is really up to.
Regardless of where you actually decide to shop for your landscaping equipment, you should keep in mind that the most important thing is that you should always have fun working on your landscape. Take the proper time and consideration so that you can have the best quality and worth in the end.
DANTE
Feb
13
I have a flagstone in my yard called Pritchard stone, set last year, and it’s breaking apart. Any ideas/help?
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Baby Dario due 3/22! asked:
Also, it periodically loses the finish and crumbles away. I put sealant on it frequently but I wonder if it’s because my back yard gets a lot of moisture. Please help! The landscaper who did it said he was surprised. I’ve asked him to help but I have to keep hounding him to come and take a look.
CODY
Also, it periodically loses the finish and crumbles away. I put sealant on it frequently but I wonder if it’s because my back yard gets a lot of moisture. Please help! The landscaper who did it said he was surprised. I’ve asked him to help but I have to keep hounding him to come and take a look.
CODY