Understanding What is Landscaping for the Homeowner

Understanding Landscaping.  Helping Homeowners understand that Landscaping is a process that makes changes to an area of land in one or all of the following three categories.  All of the Categories of landscaping services are offered by Savannah Landscaping Services.

Plants – The addition of ornamental, edible, native or other types of landscaping plants.

Terrain – Changing the shape of the land through grading, backfilling, mounding, terracing, etc.

Structures – Constructing fences, patio coves, walls, decks, raised planters or other built features.

Landscaping has been around for centuries within the past few years the understanding of landscaping is starting to be loss.  The loss of the understanding of landscaping is due partially to the high number of lawn maintenance companies using the word or varient “landscaping”.  Landscaping involves installing plants, changing terrain, adding structrues or a combination of these.  Mowing lawn, trimming hedges is not landscaping it is landscape/lawn maintenance.

Landscaping Services Offered

Savannah Landscaping Services offers professional Landscaping.  Some of our most requested landscaping services are listed below.

• Landscape Drainage Solutions
• Irrigation Systems (Hunter & Rainbird)
• Sod Installation (Centipede, Zoysia, St. Augustine)
• Patio (Concrete, Paver)
• Retaining Walls
• Pergolas
• Fence
• Decks

Savannah Landscaping Services is a part of Chatham Property Maintenance which allows us to offer complete interior and exterior property services.  Chatham Property Maintenance simple repairs to complete renovations.  View handyman services offered by Chatham Property Maintenance.

Looking to Hire Landscaping Company?

Landscaping is not a job for your lawn guy.  Landscaping combines science and art.  We believe landscaping requires just as many skills as a Master Carpenter which is part of the reason we love landscaing.  The skill requirement for a landscaping company also fits well with our business model.

Looking to hire a landscaping company in Savannah?  Savannah Landscaping Services will love to help you with your landscaping project.  Since 2009 we have been dedicated to providing Savannah, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Port Wentworth, and Guyton with professional landscaping services.  Call or text us today for your landscaping estimate 912-988-3832.  You can also fill out our landscaping request form here.

Building a retaining wall can be a big investment!  Retaining walls are also great investments when properly installed.  Read this landscaping blog post prior to you are making your decision and choosing a Savannah Landscaping company for retaining wall installation Savannah GA.

So, What Are Retaining Walls?  Retaining Wall Installation Savannah GA!

Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting the soil mass laterally so that the soil can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). They are used to bound soils between two different elevations often in areas of terrain possessing undesirable slopes or in areas where the landscape needs to be shaped severely and engineered for more specific purposes.  Source – Wikipedia

My retaining wall block favorites

Townsend Tan Charcoal Retaining Wall Block

Belgard Weston Napoli Retaining Wall Block

Insignia Grey and Buff Retaining Wall Block

You have many options when it comes to designing your retaining wall.  Retaining wall blocks can be built from different items some of these are designed specifically for retaining walls others have been adapted with great success in use for retaining walls.

• Retaining Wall Blocks are designed specifically to be used in retaining wall installations.
• Wood mainly 4×4 post and creosote post.

Below is one of our favorite installations of a retaining wall which we completed for a client located on Wilmington Island, GA.

Unfortunately, the retaining blocks used in the retaining wall pictured above is no longer produced by the manufacturer

As you can see the days of the ugly retaining walls are no longer.  Retaining walls can enhance your landscape.

Sizes, Shapes, Colors & Designs

As mentioned above you have many options when you are ready to work with your landscape contractor to install your retaining wall.

• What type of material do you prefer: wood or stone
• What shape & size: typically the most common size is 12 to 24 inches across.
• What color are you looking for: retaining walls blocks comes in all types of colors are you looking for a natural look or are you a RED retaining wall block type.
• What’s your budget: as with anything there are different prices for anything, including this

Proper Retaining Wall Installation Savannah GA

OK, it is very important to make sure your retaining wall is properly installed we have a few steps that a must.

Here are a few simple steps to proper installation.

• Install proper base layer
• Make sure your base layer is leveled
• Ensure to use block adhesive to secure the retaining wall blocks.
• Be sure your retaining wall drainage is done properly

A few other uses for retaining wall blocks

• landscape borders for plant beds
• Outdoor fire pits
• Walkway border
• Seating on patio

We can incorporate these other uses into your landscape to give your properly a well-designed landscape!

Savannah’s Landscaping Experts

If you are looking for a professionally designed and installed retaining wall call or text us at 912-988-3832 for a free estimate.