The Level Green Landscaping Blog

Expert Industry Advice and Property Enhancement Suggestions.

An apartment complex property manager called Paul Weaver recently. Fur was flying.

Their dog park was such a muddy mess, nobody would use it.

Things were ruff. None of the tenant’s pooches were dog tired.

Weaver, Level Green Landscaping’s construction manager, came to the rescue, fetching rolls of synthetic turf, wood chips and tidy retaining walls.

Weaver shares his off-the-leash tips for creating a howl-worthy dog haven.

If it’s related to your green and growing property, Level Green Landscaping can take care of it.

But, let’s face it, we’re not Superman.

 

While we handle most landscaping services in-house with our own skilled crews, we’re not experts in everything. Sometimes, we need a bit of help.

That’s where subcontractors come in. When customers need a landscaping-related service we don’t offer in-house, we hire an expert company in that field to tackle the job.

Level Green Landscaping account manager Joey Schneider tells about the process — and why subcontractors are a good thing.

Small rocks can be annoying. They’re in the way when you plant tulips, they get caught in your lawnmower and your dog keeps burying and unearthing the same pesky stone in your lawn.

But big rocks — really big rocks —make a statement in the landscape unlike anything else.

How to use large rocks in landscaping? Paul Weaver, construction branch manager at Level Green Landscaping, has great ideas.

He even knows about the intriguing place where most of these massive beauties originate.

He’s spilling all his secrets.

Step back and take a hard look at your commercial property.

Would you want to shop, live, work or visit there?

In this booming commercial real estate market, there are plenty of sparkling new properties with lots of curb appeal.

It might be time to spruce your place up with some landscape enhancements.

But are they tax deductible?

Is landscaping considered a capital improvement?

David Keffer, branch manager at Level Green Landscaping, walks us through it.

Fall is for football, sweaters, pumpkins, cider — and planting.

If you think spring is the best time of year to put plants in the ground, well, fall is offended.

Don't be fooled by the chill in the air. The ground is plenty warm enough for plants.

“Fall is optimal to plant just about anything,” says Scott Rupert, account manager at Level Green Landscaping.

Here’s a look at the benefits of fall planting:

There’s nothing like a brand new hardscape project. Pretty pavers arranged perfectly. Smooth concrete stretching out, flat and flawless as glass.

Then, something happens. Cracks appear. Pavers start to sink. Stains set in.

Suddenly, somebody trips.

Paul Weaver, construction manager at Level Green Landscaping, sheds some light on five of the most common hardscape problems, and how the expert crews at Level Green handle hardscape repair.

It would be great if nobody ever trampled your landscaping.

But that’s not reality for a commercial property.

People don't always stay on your hardscape paths, opting for shortcuts through the landscape.

Feet don’t always land exactly on stepping stones.

Areas around front entrances can take a beating.

Luckily, some plants are up to the challenge, offering both beauty and toughness in your high-traffic landscape.

Here’s a look at some of the best plants for foot traffic. Go ahead, step on them. They can take it.

High-efficiency mulch blowers. An on-line property measuring service. Irrigation that knows when to water — and when not to. Instant quality control reports. Innovative design software.

The latest technology used in landscaping is revolutionizing how landscapers work.

These technological innovations help us do our work more quickly and efficiently than ever before.

(Learn more about how we leverage technology in the short video below.)

 

That benefits our customers, too, in ways you might not even realize.

Take a look.

A bit of repositioning can go a long way on your commercial property, adding to your property’s value, offering you a chance to increase lease rates and attracting more tenants and visitors.

The Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland real estate markets are competitive — to stay at the top, updating is key.

So what are you waiting for, right? Hold on just a minute.

You don't want to make big mistakes.

Here are seven things you should avoid when repositioning a property: