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Creating Your Dream Landscape in Challenging Areas

Posted on January 21, 2019January 2, 2019 by Landwork Contractors

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Plots of land can come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Our beautiful Hudson River Valley region also comes with a lot of rolling hills and rocky terrain that can be difficult to manage. The team at Landwork Contractors have worked with difficult landscapes in Westchester and Putnam Counties for over 16 years. Our experts can help you find the right plan to get the most out of your unusual space. Here are just a few issues many homeowners and businesses face during landscape construction.

Odd Shapes and Sizes in Landscapes

Irregular Areas- Lots don’t come in picture perfect shapes. While designing landscapes for unusual shapes and spaces can be difficult, they can also be some of the most unique and beautiful grounds. Solve this issue with some of these design techniques:

Use unusually shaped areas to create dramatic gardens that flow with the shape.
Create special areas in nooks for reading, reflecting, or just relaxing.
Place a fire pit in special remote areas to create a camping space.

Tiny Yards- Small yards can feel like a huge challenge when you want a beautiful landscape. However, if you try some of these design options, they can become lush and homey.

Plant vertical gardens to give the illusion of more space.
Enlarge the area by creating built-in seating and gardens into retaining walls.
Adding a pergola or arbor and make your tiny space feel like a comfy extension of your house.

Uneven Grounds- Yards that go up and down and all over the place can feel impossible to design. Sloping land is hard to walk on, difficult to enjoy, and can create drainage issues for your land. Try these options to get the landscape you’ll love.

Create separate areas on the levels in your land, like an outdoor kitchen on lower terraces and a playground on upper terraces.
Reshape the landscape with grading and leveling services.
Get rid of drainage problems with irrigation services and French drain installations.
Add steps to hilly areas to remove dangerous areas and connect different spaces of your landscape.

Get the Landscape You Want No Matter What

The rugged landscape of our Hudson Valley region can create some serious challenges in landscape design. Call Landwork Contractors today at 914-479-2537 or make an appointment online. Our team of experts can help you tame that natural wild element and turn your unusual space into a unique work of art.

Shopping Tips for Outdoor Spaces

Posted on June 27, 2016May 31, 2016 by Landwork Contractors

Make Your Next Shopping Trip a Breeze!

Landwork Contractors loves working with our clients to create stunning new spaces or remodel old favorites. But, we all know shopping trips for outdoor décor can be a headache. Make it a breeze with our easy tips!

Mastering the Megastore

One of the quickest ways to perk up your outdoors and patios is a trip to your local one-stop-shop like Lowes or Home Depot. These giant stores can be difficult to tackle without spending too much or getting the wrong thing. Follow these great tips and you’ll have a spot that looks brand new in no time, all without breaking the bank.

Make a Plan-Browsing on a lazy weekend is always fun. However, you never want to go into any outdoor décor store without a plan. You’ll end up getting things you already have, don’t want or items that won’t fit.

So be sure to come equipped with a plan.

Make a Budget– Know the limits of your budget and what you’re willing to pay on different items. You may have a large budget, but you want to save money on cushions because you’re craving that new grill. Master your budget with:
- Research a little online and see what items should cost.
- Annual sales times like holidays and end of season clearance.
- Understand quality over price. Home improvement store products are often higher quality than department store products and will cost more but last longer.
- Compare equal stores. Compare each home improvement store to another home improvement store. Don’t compare prices to department stores.

Create a Design– If you have a specific design, you’ll be more focused. Here’s how to best create a design:
- Look for inspiration. Houzz, Pinterest ,and Facebook have excellent examples of designs that could be perfect for your space.
- Write out or draw your idea and bring it with you. Better yet, print out a picture of your dream design. Landwork Contractors can even help you with our 3D design tools. You’ll be less likely to get the wrong thing and avoid impulse buys.

Bring Measurements– Know the measurements of the area you are working with. Be sure you
- Include how much empty space you want. Having to squeeze in or go without leg room can put a real cramp in your relaxation plans.
- Use measurements for furniture. There’s nothing worse than bringing home outdoor furniture that you can’t fit in your space.

Bring a Detailed List– Have a complete and detailed list of what you’re shopping for. Here’s how.
- Take inventory of what you have or want to use.
- Look at your design and decide what you need to get to complete it.
- Include everything. Paint, bolts, cushions, tables, coasters, don’t leave anything out or you’ll be tempted to buy items outside the list.
- Try to keep it in one trip, if you can’t, then stick to your list. Multiple trips can help with budgeting, but also, make it easier to make extra purchases.

Bring a Flyer or Circular– Bringing a current sales ad could potentially save you a lot of money.
- Even trusted Mega-Stores make mistakes, use the ad to prove prices if you need to.
- Keep the ad to remind you of ongoing or ending sales.

Following these simple tips will help you stay focused, save money and complete your new design quickly.

Fresh Summer Designs

Now it’s time to get out there and create a fresh look for your outdoor space. No matter what you choose to do, come equipped with all the pieces of your plan and you’ll leave with exactly what you came for. Don’t hesitate to ask the experts at Landwork Contractors, we can help get your patio, deck or outdoor space looking like new. Call us at 914-479-2537 or make an appointment online. We can’t wait to see your designs or help you find the perfect look!

Summer Time Fresh Fruit and Veggies Come Home

Posted on April 11, 2016April 7, 2016 by Landwork Contractors

Get the Best in Fresh Produce from Your Backyard With Landscaping Professionals

Nothing beats the taste of farm fresh produce, especially in summer. If you’ve been loving that local farmers market or just wanting fresh produce, you’re in luck! Landwork Contractors can help you plan and set up your vegetable and fruit garden. No matter what space you have, we have the tools to get your vegetable garden started. Our experienced team can help you with:

Landscape Construction for businesses.
Setting Up a Community Garden at Work
3D Design Tools for Landscaping
Planning New Plantings
Organizing Gardening Schedules
Plotting the Perfect Area for Great Growth
Specific and Experienced Care Instructions
Setting Up and Planting Vegetable and Fruit Gardens

Correctly planting a vegetable or fruit garden takes a lot of work and know- how. You can forget all the guesswork and let our professionals do all the hard work. You’ll be harvesting the many benefits of growing your own fresh produce in no time.

Get Off the Fence and Start Gardening!

Are you still on the fence trying to decide if you should garden? The Westchester County area has some of the best land for gardening, so dive right in. There are many benefits to owning and caring for a personal or community vegetable or fruit garden. Here are just a few to consider:

Gardening Can Change Your Taste- Got a picky eater? Growing fresh produce can change their mind. Fresh produce just tastes better. Add to that the pride of growing their own food and you could change their mind. You might even find you have a few new favorites yourself!

Cheap, Easy & Healthy Snacking- Go ahead, eat that tomato right off the vine. It’s free, it’s easy and more fun than running to the pantry for a bag of chips!

Slimmer Waists & Bigger Wallets- Having your own produce aisle in the backyard or at the office will help cut calories and spending. You’re not only spending less on food but also on gas to get to the store. Both your body and your bank account will get healthier.

Gardening Grows Minds –Studies have shown that gardening helps sharpen mental health. Tending to a vegetable garden is fun and interesting. The act of gardening engages your mind and can even be a form of meditation.

Earth Friendly – Saving all those trips to the store will definitely help the earth. Besides that, your fresh from home produce will last longer and be less likely to spoil. Less spoiling means you are throwing produce away less often.

Everyone Can Get Involved- No matter what age or interest, everyone at home or at your office can be a part of gardening. You get to have fun and get healthier together!

Sign Me UP!

Ready to garden, but don’t know where to start? You probably have a lot of questions like:

Which vegetables and fruit work best in my region?
What are the sunlight and water requirements for healthy crops?
Where is the best spot for my garden?
How should I plot my garden?
Should I use rows or construct a raised garden?

Don’t worry, Landwork Contractors can help you every step of the way. We know that starting a garden takes a lot of work, we can do the heavy lifting and guide you along the way. Our professional staff can answer all these questions and many more. Call us today at 914-479-2537 to get started harvesting the wonders of a vegetable garden. You can make an appointment online as you dream of your fresh produce. Summer has never tasted better.