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Three Types of Mulch and How to Use Them
What did one pile of wood chips say to the other? Nothing. They weren't mulch for conversation. You’re probably here for one of two reasons (and neither of them are about the bad mulch joke above—sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves): 1) You are wondering about what...
Reasons to Hire a Year-Round Commercial Lawn Care Service
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”― Anne Bradstreet On the top twenty list of wise business decisions, hiring a local commercial lawn care service to care for...
Winter Lawn Care Tips From J&S Landscaping
Winter lawn care tips? It’s Michigan! What lawn care? There’s snow on the ground—or there will be soon. And nothing’s growing. What can I possibly do out there now? If this is the train of thought that brought you here, let us answer the question for you. This...
Winterize and Win (Part Two): Enjoy Your Outdoor Living Space this Winter
J&S Landscaping wants to help you enjoy your outdoor living space this winter. If you read our last blog entry last month on how to winterize your outdoor living space, then you already know we don’t just want you to cover everything up and put it away and ignore...
Winterize and Win! Part One: Prepare Your Outdoor Living Space for Winter
J&S Landscaping wants to help you prepare your outdoor living space for winter. But we don’t just want to help you with the prep-work, we want to help you enjoy it too. So this month, we’re going to discuss tips to help you make sure your outdoor living area is...
Five Reasons to Add a Fire Pit to Your Outdoor Living Space
J&S Landscaping installs fire pits for many Walled Lake customers. Frankly, they’re one of our favorite things to build, because we’ve never had a client call us up and say, “Wow. I don't know why I asked you to add a fire pit! Come and take it out!” In fact, most...
So You Want An Eco-friendly Yard (Part Two)
“Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.” Jackson Brown, Jr.In this article, we are returning to our conversation about how to create a beautiful, low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard. If you’re just joining us, consider...
The Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Landscaping Service
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.”– Red Adair If you own a business in Walled Lake or one of the surrounding communities and you’re here because you’re weighing the benefits of hiring a commercial landscaping...
So You Want An Eco-friendly Yard
"Garden as though you will live forever." Thomas Moore So You Want An Eco-friendly Yard Part One A low-maintenance, eco-friendly yard sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want a beautiful lawn, gorgeous plants, and a shady paver patio to sit and soak...
Welcoming Paths and Walkways For Your Home
Strictly speaking, pathways and walkways direct traffic to the front door of a home. However, aesthetically speaking, they can have a huge impact on the curb appeal of your home. Why not create a welcoming invitation by adding great design and using beautiful...
Retaining Wall Solutions in Walled Lake
If you have a lakeside home, chances are you’ve found the sloping hills a challenge to maintain. A retaining wall can help you reclaim a sloped yard or hillside so it can be used for recreation or gardening. It can be a great solution for many homes, especially on...
Lakeside Living at Walled Lake
This gorgeous home is the perfect example of lakeside living at Walled Lake. Michigan has so many beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. With fairly temperate summers, this means we can spend more time outdoors near water, enjoying all that Michigan has to offer. Living...
Much Ado About Mulch: Gardening Tips And More!
Good news! Spring is here! And if you live in Walled Lake, or in one of the surrounding areas, that means it’s time to call J&S Landscaping to order mulch for your garden! Take a look at the flyer in our header for this year's offering! Meanwhile, this is a great...
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor kitchens have become one of the most popular outdoor living upgrades across the country in the last few years. The convenience and safety of being able to socialize in your own back yard hits home with familes of all ages. Today, the focal point of the modern...
2022 Garden Trends for Southeast Michigan
Do you know the garden trends for 2022? Seasoned gardeners know that spring planting begins during the winter. Use the cold, dreary months to plan your spring landscaping. Then, when warmer weather arrives, with plan in hand, you can hit the ground running and quickly...
Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Michigan
A plant hardiness zone map is important when you're planning your garden. When you're a gardener, you look forward to spring planting like a child looks forward to Christmas. But before you can plant, you need a plan. Plant too soon, and some of your plants may die in...
The Best Hardscape Projects to Boost Your Home’s Value
Are you wondering what are the best hardscape projects to boost your home’s value? Homeowners are right to be cautious about sinking a lot of money, time and effort into a project that may or may not yield a good return on their investment. J & S Landscaping has...
Winterize Your Commercial Property
It's as important to winterize your commercial property landscaping as it is to have a regular commercial lawn care service. You’ve invested in the landscaping around your commercial property. It’s lush. It’s beautiful. It gives your customers a great first...
Why You Should Install a Fire Pit
There are many reasons why you should install a fire pit on your property. A fire pit is wonderful for bringing people together. Who doesn’t love to sit around a fire and chat or gaze into the flames? Another reason to install a fire pit is because you want to extend...
Outdoor Living in Southeast Michigan
The right outdoor living design enhances the way you live and compliments your surrounding landscape. Here are some ideas to make your backyard a more fun and functional place. Bonfire Pits Bonfire pits are probably the easiest way to upgrade the look and feel of...
Best Outdoor Lights for Walled Lake Homes
The best outdoor lights can add pizzazz to your Walled Lake landscape and home’s exterior. If you’ve spent a lot of time and money on your landscaping and property, why hide it at night? Illuminating your garden's water features and plantings will “wow” your visitors....
Summer Lawn Care in Southeast Michigan
Summer lawn care in southeast Michigan can be a challenge. Changing climate patterns are forcing homeowners and commercial property owners to rethink how they care for their green spaces during the dog days of summer. Now is the time to develop good habits to keep...
Update Your Patio Design with J & S Landscaping
Does your patio design need a refresh? Update your patio with the professionals at J & S Landscaping. Spending more time at home with family and entertaining small groups of friends is the new normal. If you’re looking forward to spending summer months outdoors,...
The Best Water Feature for Your Property
The best water feature for your property is the one you will enjoy the most. That’s because it will either be aesthetically pleasing or easy to care for. Ideally, it will be both. J & S Landscaping in Southeast Michigan can help you find the water feature that...
5 Questions To Ask a Commercial Lawn Care Service
When you want to hire a commercial lawn care service, you need the right information so you can make the best decision for your business. Whether your annual budget dollars are in the thousands or hundreds, it’s crucial to hire the right commercial lawn care service...
Five Ways Mulch Benefits Your Garden
Here are five ways mulch benefits your garden. Using mulch also benefits you, the homeowner, because it can be a great time-saving measure. When done right, it could mean spending less time watering, pulling weeds and managing garden pests. Commercial property owners...
Three Unique Gardens for Your Home
Creating one of these three unique gardens will make your home stand out from the rest. And getting an edge above the rest of the neighborhood is key when it comes to selling your home, especially in a tight market. Any one of these three unique gardens – Zen,...
Why Hire a Professional Landscape Design Company
When you hire a professional landscape design company, you’re hiring experience, expertise and experts to bring your ideas to life. In addition, professional landscapers can save you time, money and aggravation. Although hiring a professional landscaping company may...
Pavers Add Beauty and Value to Your Home
If you want to add beauty and value to your home, then look to your hardscape and landscape. Pavers are versatile, beautiful, and durable. There are various types of pavers, as well as many designs. Most homes come with a basic concrete patio. Functional, but not...
Does Your Property Need a Retaining Wall?
Is your landscape sinking? Do you have an awkward slope in your yard? Then your property might need a retaining wall. Retaining walls have several functions and they don’t have to be ugly. A retaining wall is mainly built to add necessary support for a sloped yard. A...
5 Steps to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
When the temperatures drop and brisk winds blow, our attention turns from summertime pools and parties to fall’s schoolbags and football games. Here are five steps to prepare your landscape and hardscape for winter. Prepare your Garden for Winter Trees and...
How to Choose a Fire Pit for Your Home
Fire pits are hot – literally and figuratively. A well-designed and properly placed fire pit can add enormous value to your home in more ways than one. Having an attractive and well-maintained fire pit in your yard could give your home an edge if you decide to sell....
Why You Need Commercial Lawn Care
Our commercial lawn care specialists know the difference between mowing and manicuring. We go beyond the minimum to help you create that important first impression and when you look good, we look good. What do we do? We offer weekly lawn mowing, weeding and...
Create Your Backyard Sanctuary
Studies show that even just a few minutes of time spent in nature is beneficial for us. But you don’t need to head out to a national park or recreational spot to take advantage of this mood-boosting source. Create your own backyard sanctuary and get away whenever you...
A Great Water Feature Can Enhance Your Property
A great water feature can enhance your property and your life. Anything from a simple birdbath to a bubbling brook running through your property can add curb appeal to your home, help area wildlife survive and boost your mental health. Water features aren’t hard to...
Summer Living is Easy With an Outdoor Kitchen
Summer is on the way and of course you want to be able to spend as much time outdoors as you can. So why not take your kitchen outside too? An outdoor kitchen has many advantages. If you do a lot of entertaining, you can prepare a meal for your guests without being...
Five Benefits of Having a Commercial Landscape Design
First impressions are important. A commercial landscape design will help your business in many ways. But it doesn’t have to be out of the reach of even the small business owner. Eye-catching commercial landscape design can be tailored to meet the budget and needs of...
Mulch Is a Simple Solution
Adding mulch to your garden can be a simple solution to some of your most aggravating landscaping challenges. It’s also a great time-saving measure for homeowners. When done right, it could mean spending less time watering, pulling weeds and managing garden pests. If...
Outdoor Lighting by J & S Landscaping
It’s easy to recognize good outdoor lighting when you see it. When the sun goes down, the house looks welcoming – there are no dark shadows, and entrances and the driveway are well-lit, secure and beautiful. You can create welcoming ambiance for your home with a good...
Spring Landscaping Plans Begin Now
Spring landscaping plans begin in winter. Plant the seeds of what you envision for your garden and yard over the winter. By the time warmer weather arrives, you’ll be able to quickly reap the rewards with your plan in hand. Spring Landscaping Gives Your Home a Fresh...
Landscape Challenges We Can Fix
We have solutions for your landscape challenges, no matter what they are. Common Landscape Challenges Beautiful landscaping can add to a home’s curb appeal and value when it goes on the market. But it isn’t always easy to have the perfect lawn or garden. Trees give us...
Walkways and Paths That Invite Visitors to Your Home
Walkways, patios and paths all have their purpose on your property. Walkways invite visitors to your door, patios extend the home’s living space, and paths guide you through the garden. They may be different but one thing they have in common is that they can be...
Fireplace or Bonfire Pit?
There’s something about sitting around a fireplace or bonfire pit that sparks conversation, laughter and feelings of camaraderie. Adding a fire feature to your patio not only extends outdoor living into the cooler months of the year with warmth and light, it ups the...
Should I Mulch in the Fall?
Adding mulch in the fall has its advantages and can be beneficial for a number of reasons. While many gardeners think of it as a spring task, adding mulch in the fall is just as important, for different reasons. Which Type of Mulch? Mulch, material spread around or...
Small Patio Solutions
If your small patio seems crowded and unfriendly, your problem might be design, not size. Small patios can actually be friendly, beautiful, and accessible with the right plan. At J & S Landscaping we create patios and outdoor spaces that extend the area of your...