If you are thinking about adding a swimming pool to your landscape, you may be a little apprehensive about taking the splash to pool ownership. Perhaps you have heard that maintaining a pool takes work or you cannot decide which design or type of pool is best for your landscape. However, the benefits make the upkeep worth it, and finding the right pool design can be easier when you work with a custom pool designer.
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Trees are an essential part of the ecosystem as they provide numerous environmental benefits. They regulate temperature, provide shade, stabilize the soil, provide shelter for biotic components, enhance the aesthetic appeal of a landscape, etc.
However, trees need routine servicing to prolong their health and ensure that they are not compromised, which would cause them to be unsafe. Since trees will inevitably be affected by factors such as storms, exposure to road salt, and soil compaction, you should hire a tree servicing company to perform maintenance on them.
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Oak trees are majestic, living creatures, but sadly, like most other living creatures, they are not immune from disease. There is a particular disease called oak wilt that can attack oak trees. Caused by a fungus, it is highly contagious and usually deadly. Therefore, if you have an oak tree, the responsible thing to do is to keep an eye on the tree, note any signs of oak wilt, and call a tree care company if you suspect the tree has the disease.
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Soil stabilization alters the physical properties of soil to improve the soil's strength before construction. The process is necessary when the soil beneath a construction structure is loose and cannot hold the construction load. Additionally, soil stabilization can be used for erosion control. Here is a quick review of common soil stabilization techniques.
Mechanical Soil Stabilization
The mechanical soil stabilization technique involves changing soil properties by altering its gradation and solidity.
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In the world of landscape design, there are two words to describe the different elements used in creating the perfect design: hardscape and softscape. Hardscaping refers to any elements of the design that are composed of non-living or man-made materials such as gravel, brick, concrete, stone, etc. Softscaping, as you can probably guess, refers to living organic elements such as trees, shrubs, grass, and flowers. The best landscape design utilizes elements of both.
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