Landscape Design - Soil and Lawns

Good soil, turf and drainage are essential parts of quality landscape design. Good soil is essential for the development and health of your flowers, plants, trees and lawn. Proper drainage lets water to runoff yet allows the soil to retain enough moisture for plants to thrive between rainfalls, especially important for those areas with water restrictions in effect.

If you're considering shade trees, special exotic plants, and flowers in your garden or golf green-like lawns, you must install the appropriate soil that will support these plants. Each type of soil contains varying degrees of pH acidity and mineral nutrients. That means you'll need different types of soil for different areas of your landscape. Your current soil may or may not be suitable—we’ll advise you on your options.

Using a soil test kit, we’ll determine the acidity or alkaline content of your soil. Different soil textures provide varying levels of support for plants and can vary from sandy loam to dark humus. Clay soil, for instance, tends to trap moisture and is difficult for plant roots to penetrate.

Healthy soil is alive with essential organisms and nutrients that make plants healthy. A loam soil is often the best since it is rich in sand, clay and silt along with plenty of organic material. Any soil can be improved and made productive if the right things are added. From drainage and aeration, to grading the soil to prevent erosion, we'll help you create a landscape that works for you and minimizes your maintenance. SLDA provides professional landscape planning and design. Let us be your first choice for Boston landscaping.

 

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