Being trapped in your home during quarantine for COVID-19 probably has made you sick of looking at your home and landscaping. And if moving isn’t an option for you, maybe look at refreshing your landscaping with some of these landscape restoration features.
Is there a high traffic area in your yard that does not have a paver or brick walkway installed, or worse yet, nothing installed at all? Here’s a simple but unique idea, install a stepping stone walkway. Work with a landscaping company to select the right flat, rectangular stones that you can install in one afternoon.
Don’t get stuck thinking in only two dimensions when refreshing your landscaping. Adding rows of different types of plants—smaller ones in front, larger ones in back, or adding some raised flower beds to change up the look and feel of your flowerbed design might be just what you need to fall in love with your landscaping again.
You also might consider adding some large decorative potted planters to your designs to create a unique look and feel. Potted plants are much easier to take care of than “regular” landscaping plants. But be aware that they need watering more often than the rest of your landscaping.
Water features add a touch of class as well as peace and tranquility for your landscaping. Using a fountain or waterfall as the centerpiece of a new landscape design might be the way to go. Not only are they enjoyable but also very low maintenance as well.
One excellent way to enhance other landscaping features on your property is by adding sets of solar-powered lights to showcase your water feature, flowerbeds, or stepping stone walkway. It is inexpensive and simple to install.
Let’s face it. The Utah climate can make grass challenging to care for. So instead of fighting a losing battle with the sun and driving up your water bill, why not replace that ugly patchy grass with some gravel? Maybe add a few potted plants or drought-resistant flowers near the gravel, and you have refreshed your landscaping without a lot of work or cost.
Look no further than Aeroscape. We have been providing award-winning landscape designs for homes and businesses all over the Salt Lake City area for over 15 years. So whether you need someone to maintain your commercial landscaping, install a new water feature, or build a series of tiered flower beds for your home or business, Aeroscape is your go-to landscape designer. Learn more about our landscape design and installation services by giving us a call at 801.569.2383 or click on the green Contact an Expert arrow to fill out a simple online form, and an Aeroscape account manager will get in touch with you.
One of the biggest reasons property owners select hardscaping as an integral part of their landscaping design is that it is easy to care for—when compared to other types of landscaping. But you can’t just install hardscaping and forget about it. It does need some care.
Hardscaping such as brick, pavers, or stone needs to be inspected regularly to make sure that they don’t crack, settle, or pop up. For example, sometimes, a brick or a paver sinks slightly as the ground settles or pop-up due to a tree root. The occasional brick or paver may chip or crack and need replacing. A regular inspection of your hardscaping may identify issues in the early stages before they end up being a big problem that is harder to resolve later.
Hardscaping, especially brick and pavers, tends to get dirty and even stained over time and requires occasional cleaning to keep them looking new. Sometimes the action you take is as simple as sweeping the dirt away with a push broom or washing away the dirt with a garden hose. At other times, you may need to take more extreme action to get your hardscaping looking good again.
Your hardscaping ideally should be cleaned at least once a year.
Water is the destroyer of hardscaping. Therefore, you must manage the water to channel it away from the hardscaping to prevent damage to it whenever possible. This means that you need to have a drainage plan in place before installing your hardscaping that pulls water away from the hardscaping and channels it towards something useful, such as the flowerbeds and grass near your hardscaping.
As time goes on, wear and tear can occur, and you should replace cracked pavers, brick, and stone. Everything from fixing areas that collect water to adding sand to areas under pavers that have settled will make your hardscaping last longer.
Then give Aeroscape a call! We have been providing award-winning landscape designs for homes and businesses all around the Salt Lake City area for over 15 years. We offer a full range of landscaping design services, including landscape construction and hardscaping installation. Aeroscape is your go-to landscape designer. To find out how we can create a landscape design that the neighbors will envy, give us a call at 801.569.2383 or click on one of the green Contact an Expert arrows on any page of the website, and an Aeroscape account manager will get in touch with you.
Hardscape installations can be challenging and likely will need heavy equipment to create the look you want for your hardscape design. These projects can be labor-intensive, but the final result makes it worth the effort. Many companies provide landscape construction services out there, so what do you look for in an excellent hardscape installer?
An excellent hardscape installation company can access many different sizes, shapes, and colors of boulders and rock for your hardscape design. This company will also have the backhoe, skid-steer, and mini excavator to move the hardscape into place.
Every hardscape construction project is different–the land that holds the hardscape, the shape and sizes of the hardscape itself, and more. For this reason, you need to have a landscape designer with a good eye and experience with hardscapes. The hardscape installer’s team needs to run the heavy equipment necessary for assembling the finished work and perhaps reshaping the soil and rock around the hardscape.
An excellent hardscape installer knows the local codes and regulations for any excavation and avoids common problems. This installer should also an extensive portfolio showcasing other successful hardscape designs and references.
An excellent hardscape installer has the proper licenses and certifications for doing business in the state of Utah. These companies have licenses such as the Excavation and Grading Contractor and Landscaping Contractor licenses to take on landscape design and excavation projects, including hardscape installations.
At a minimum, the hardscape installer or any other landscape contractor you choose should have General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $300,000 in total coverage. They may have additional insurance as well.
The hardscape installation company you select must have the right equipment to move the dirt, rocks, and other materials in a project. They should have heavy equipment to grade landscape, transport soil and stone, and place large boulders. They should also have experienced heavy equipment operators behind the wheel of this equipment.
There is no substitute for helpful and courteous customer service. It doesn’t cost the company anything to provide for you. When you are making this type of investment in your landscaping design, the employees, everyone from the person who answers the phone to the person running the backhoe for the project, should answer your questions and provide you with essential information about the project at any time.
Look no further than Aeroscape. We have been providing award-winning hardscapes for homes and businesses all over the Salt Lake City area for over 15 years. Whether you need someone to maintain your commercial landscaping, install a new patio, or build a series of tiered flower beds for your home or business, Aeroscape is your go-to landscape designer. Learn more about our hardscape design and installation services by giving us a call at 801.569.2383 or click on the green Contact an Expert arrow to fill out a simple online form, and an Aeroscape account manager will get in touch with you.
One part of the yard that people sometimes overlook is the backyard. The backyard has many opportunities for a landscape design update that will create more recreational space, provide a place to entertain guests, and serve as a peaceful sanctuary to rejuvenate your energy. Here are some examples of landscape design features you might consider to upgrade your backyard experience.
If you want to add some flair to your flower beds or vegetable garden, consider installing raised flower or garden beds. Raised flower beds provide many benefits such as:
The backyard patio has come a long way from the days of a plain, poured concrete slab with a couple of folding chairs on it. The features of modern-day patios can add tremendous value to your property. According to recent homeowner surveys, 98% of house hunters want their next home to have a patio.
Some of the features that you might consider in a backyard patio include:
Enjoying a feature-laden outdoor patio is a great way to relax and entertain friends and family.
An inexpensive, low-maintenance backyard landscaping design idea is installing a rock garden. Using natural stone combined with hearty drought-tolerant plants and flowers is a great way to add some visual appeal to your backyard. It also provides some quiet space for relaxation.
A small pond, waterfall, fountain, or other water feature is a fantastic landscape design element to add to your backyard. Numerous studies have shown that the sound of running water promotes relaxation and lowers blood pressure, and provides mental health benefits as well. Another advantage of installing a water feature as part of your backyard landscape design is increasing your property value by at least 20%.
Then give Aeroscape a call! We have been providing award-winning landscape designs for homes and businesses all around the Salt Lake City area for over 15 years. We offer a full range of landscaping design services, including landscape construction and excavation services. Aeroscape is your go-to landscape designer. To find out how we can make your backyard a showplace that the neighbors will envy, give us a call at 801.569.2383 or click on one of the green Contact an Expert arrows on any page of the website, and an Aeroscape account manager will get in touch with you.