Hydroseeding: Captivating and economical need of lawns

Another option for extremely large properties is hydroseeding, whereby a seed mixture is sprayed onto the existing soil and mixed with nutrients that allow it to grow much faster than traditional seeding. It is important to pick a knowledgeable and skilled technician or company to ensure that your lawn gets the best balance of seeds, nutrients, fertilizers, and water content. One disadvantage of hydroseeding over sodding is that it takes approximately 4 weeks to grow to maturity and heavy rainfall can actually wash away some or all of the seeded area. This is unlikely, but periods of extended heavy rain can cause this to happen. Typically, if your lot is 1 acre or more, you are a good candidate for hydroseeding in order to keep the costs down; it is usually far more economical to hydroseed rather than sod an extremely large property. Hydroseeding will yield the same results as a well installed sodded lawn, but the home-owner needs to recognize the pros and cons of hydroseeding vs. sodding, and pick the best option that works for you.

Interlock:

An interlock patio, walkway, driveway, or retaining wall can transform an ordinary outdoor space into an elegant oasis. Imagine coming home to a well-defined space with interlocked areas, tiered gardens with well-built retaining walls, and a fabulously interlocked patio or walkway. This creates quite an inviting and luxurious setting for your outdoor experience. When picking what interlock option is right for you, consider first the uses for your backyard. Where will you spend your time - this will impact what area of your yard you would want to focus on. Do you simply want to have a nice, inviting pathway, or do you want a full-blown stone exterior space? It is very important to consider where you want to focus your attention, as interlock jobs tend to be rather expensive and are built to last an average of 20 years or more. Make sure you pick the right combination of colors and textures that you will want to come home to for the next 20 years or so! There are so many choices out there, that the help of a knowledgeable and experience company will make the process as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Avoid contractors that don't give a firm price upfront or those who look or act unprofessional. Ensure you ask for references and check if they are member of the local chamber of commerce, landscape association (such as landscape ontario) and the better business bureau. These things are all excellent indicators of the level of professionalism you can expect on the job. Additionally, ensure that you receive a firm quote in writing from the contractor, with firm dates for installation and don't accept any lengthy delays. The contractor is there to work for you, and should not be jumping around jobs leaving you hanging. Most contractors require a deposit upfront, but beware any contractor that offers a cash deal - if something goes wrong, there is no paper trail that you can fall back on. At Instant Lawns, we have addressed all these concerns from homeowners and have developed a system that combines the utmost professionalism along all aspects of the sales and sod installation process, and we deliver excellent results. Our customers have given us a 95% positive satisfaction feedback survey from our 2010 year - those results speaks for themselves!

Garden and Landscaping

Putting the finishing touches on your backyard oasis is key to getting the maximum enjoyment out of your front or backyard. Whether you want garden beds installed, mulched areas, riverstone or peastone installed, or a series of tiered gardens placed in your property, Instant Lawns has you covered. We employ only the best crew and estimators and will always give you a firm quote, with no hidden costs, for the work you requested. There's no need to hire an expensive landscape designer if you know exactly what you want. Our estimators and crew are highly knowledgeable in designing aesthetically pleasing landscape and garden designs that fit within a reasonable budget. By using only the best materials available, we ensure that your landscaping project will turn out to be the best investment you have made in your property!

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