A : Yes. All plantings supplied by us are guaranteed for one (1) year after the install date with one (1) replacement per plant, provided they have been cared for properly. Replacements are made with plants of equal type and size at installation. All hardscaping (pavers, walls, etc.) is guaranteed for three (3) years against settling. Further details of these guarantees are outlined in our contract agreement.

A : We purchase our plants at various nurseries in the surrounding area, depending on availability. We strive to install only the highest quality plants we can find. We occasionally purchase plants from surrounding states, but only if those plants were grown in our same hardiness zone and similar soils to our area.

A : If planted during the hot late spring, summer and early fall months; new plants should be watered every day for the first week after planting, every two days during the second week and every three days during the third week. After that, every 4-5 days is sufficient depending on rainfall, extreme heat and windy conditions. In the cooler early spring and late fall, new plants can be watered the first day of planting and then every 5-6 days. The best time to water is early morning or early evening.

A : If sod is laid in hot, dry weather, water it every day for the first two weeks. The sod should be soggy to the touch. After that, reduce watering to every other day for 2-3 weeks. The ground should be soft. After 4-5 weeks, water the sod once a week if there has been no rainfall. If sod is laid in cool weather, water every 2-3 days depending on rainfall. DO NOT allow the sod to dry out, it will shrink and leave seams. Also, avoid walking on sod after watering as best you can, you will leave impressions. When the sod is about 3”high, check for knitting. Knitting is when the sod’s roots take hold to the ground below. You can check for this by gently pulling up a corner of sod. If you cannot pull it up, it has knit. Now it’s time to mow your lawn. However, do not water for a few days before mowing and set your mower blade at a high setting. The best time to water is early morning or early evening.

Water seeded areas two times a day in hot weather and once a day in cool weather. Keep the seeded areas moist and do not allow to dry out. Mow your lawn 4-5 weeks after germination. Early morning watering is best to help the new grass endure the day’s heat. Do not fertilize until the following spring or fall.

A : Although the initial cost of pavers is slightly higher than concrete, it is far outweighed by the long term advantages. Concrete is prone to cracking at any time. If a concrete patio cracks or has been stained by oil, all or a large portion of that patio will need to be torn out and replaced. If one or a few pavers crack or are stained, all that needs to be taken out and replaced are those pavers. However, pavers are more resistant to cracking due to their higher density. Concrete is also prone to spalling, the process of moisture cracking pieces off the surface, forming large divots.

A : A Landscape Architect is required to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university. He or she is then required to serve a minimum of two years in an apprenticeship position underneath a licensed Landscape Architect. After gaining two years experience, he or she is then allowed to sit for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). The LARE consists of five separate tests, including Project and Construction Administration; Inventory, Analysis and Program Development; Site Design; Design and Construction Documentation and Grading, Drainage and Stormwater Management. After successfully passing all five sections, he or she then becomes eligible for licensing and registration in their respective state.

A Landscape Desginer must obtain a two year Associate Degree from an accredited college. Landscape Designers are not required to work as an apprentice, pass any state exams or be licensed in their respective state.

Our Landscape Architect obtained his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001 and became licensed to practice Landscape Architecture in the state of Illinois in 2009.

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We have 8 New Holland machines - 2 tracked and 6 with tires. We use them for grading and moving materials from one spot to another. Out on our job sites they're used to move pallets of brick and sod, as well as dirt, gravel and sand - just about anything heavy we work with. We also do quite a bit of commercial snow removal with the machines in the winter.