FAQ Category: Contracts & Bids
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Will my neighbors complain about landscaping construction?
Neighbors often tolerate short-term disruption if it’s managed well. Noise, dust, and parked equipment are the main triggers for complaints. A professional contractor minimizes these by keeping the site organized, working standard hours, and cleaning up at the end of…
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Does my landscaping look too fancy for the neighborhood?
Landscaping should enhance your home while fitting the character of your community. If your design is significantly more elaborate than nearby yards—such as large fountains, formal hedges, or extensive lighting—it may feel out of place and could limit resale appeal.…
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Will landscaping improve my property value?
Yes. Professional landscaping is one of the few home improvements that can return close to its cost at resale. National data shows well-designed landscaping often recoups 80–100% of investment. In Utah, features like patios, fire pits, and efficient irrigation are…
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Should my new sod or lawn look this brown?
Some browning is normal in the weeks following sod installation. Sod needs time to root into the underlying soil, and during that period, blades may look stressed. Follow the watering schedule your contractor provided—usually daily watering for the first two…
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Am I watering too much or too little?
Both overwatering and underwatering are common in Utah. In Salt Lake and Davis Counties, clay-heavy soils hold moisture differently than sandy soils, so irrigation needs extra attention. Lawns typically do best with 2–3 deep watering sessions per week, not daily…
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