Landscaping News June 2017 |
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Add Movement with a Water Feature |
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Whether it is a gently flowing stream or a gushing waterfall, the sight and sound of flowing water is a pleasing example of the unceasing movement of nature. Adding a water feature to your landscape brings a sense of natural tranquility to your backyard while providing a centerpiece for the rest of your landscaping. |
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While extravagant fountains and water sculptures exist, there are a wide range of possibilities for water features that can fit any space and any budget. Once you decide the location for your new addition, you will need to determine the overall feel that you want for the area. Is the existing landscaping well-organized with a highly coordinated plant selection? Is the look more natural with a more random arrangement of plants? For a precise arrangement, a symmetrical water sculpture may be a good fit. A piece of art that incorporates water will complement the deliberate layout of the area itself. On the other hand, a rock water feature enhances the wild look of landscaping that already carries a natural feel. |
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Once you begin to explore the variety of water features that are available, you will find that many include both natural and artistic aspects. You will also find that there are many options in terms of size, shape, and overall design. Some water features do not even require collecting pools, but instead have water 'disappear' into rocks or gravel, to be recirculated by a hidden pump. Flowing water draws peoples' eyes and ears like nothing else. It adds action to a gathering space or tranquility to a secluded garden. However you decide to use them, water features make a great addition to any property. |
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| | A Bit About Us Meet our Office Manager, Samantha Dreslinski Sam has been with McCaskey Landscape & Design since 2015. She takes care of office operations, including HR, phone calls, scheduling, A/P & A/R, and marketing. Sam was born and raised near Buffalo, New York, and after college spent some time in South Carolina. That's where she met her husband, Greg, who is from Ohio. They moved back to Ohio in 2012, wanting to be closer to family and friends as they started a family. They have one son named Max. They love to spend their summers boating on Lake Erie. | | |
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| | Pruning & Shearing Pruning and shearing is important to the health and appearance of your trees and shrubs. Aesthetically, pruning helps to balance the growth for a more even appearance. Cutting out the dead limbs is important not only for looks, but dead limbs are more susceptible to insect infestation and disease. Also, overgrown trees and shrubs can block your view, so keeping them trimmed will enhance your view of your surroundings. Pruning promotes new growth, and also encourages blooms or fruit, creating a fuller plant. It makes roots stronger so the plant can hold up better in the wind. And it is important to remove dead or hazardous branches that could fall during a storm and damage your home or fall on power lines. McCaskey Landscape & Design has a team of professionals that are trained in proper pruning and shearing techniques, ensuring that your trees and shrubs are healthy and beautiful. | | |
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Our Services Include: Design & Build
Patios, Walkways, Walls
Renovate & Alter/Repair Existing Hardscapes
Solve Drainage Issues
Beautification & Enhancement
Landscape New Construction
Install Outdoor Living Spaces
Install New Gardens
Water Features
Installation & Maintenance
Excavating & Grading
Soil Replacement
Drainage Solutions
Retaining Walls & Foundations
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Seeded or Sod
Property Maintenance
Weekly Lawn Cutting & Trimming
Weekly Bed Maintenance
Lawn Fertilization Weed Control
Mulching Seasonal Clean-up
Pruning Trees & Shrubs
Irrigation Management
Snow Plowing & Ice Removal |
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