Landscaping News

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...