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How to Find and Hire a Landscape Professional According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, quality landscaping can boost your home’s value by 15 percent. Whether you’re sprucing up your home in order to sell or upgrading your backyard for your own benefit, you’ll want the help of a qualified expert to ensure that […]

5 Drainage Tips to Address Yard Flooding Proper drainage is crucial when it comes to protecting the appearance and structure of your property. Puddles and muddy patches are more than just a nuisance; standing water can damage your lawn and plants, attract unwanted pests, and potentially leak into your home. If your landscape is beginning […]

7 Useful Landscape Design Principles for Non-Designers Whether you’re sprucing up a newly-purchased home or giving your long-time home a much-needed makeover, landscape design can be an intimidating, overwhelming concept. Perhaps you’re gathering inspiration from a neighbor’s yard for a traditional look; maybe you’re planning to implement original ideas for a personalized touch. Either way, […]

5 Landscaping Oversights That Date Your Home Your landscape (specifically, the front yard) is what gives visitors and neighbors a first impression of your home. The inside of your house may be trendy, casual, or eclectic, but curb appeal is crucial when it comes to the overall appeal of your property—especially if you’re planning to […]

5 Benefits of French Drains Proper drainage—which is essentially waterproofing—is a critical element of landscape design. Without an effective drainage system, all the work and planning that goes into creating the perfect home and landscape could all be for naught. A lack of operational draining puts property at risk of severe water damage including flooding, […]

5 Signs of Poor Soil Conditions Whether you’re a first-time gardener, as seasonal hobbyist, or a diehard year-round gardener, the functionality and aesthetic appeal of your plants is highly dependent on the condition of your soil. In fact, all that time you spend planting seeds, watering your plants, and perfecting your softscape design practically goes […]

5 Benefits of Retaining Walls Any well-designed landscape is the result of thoughtful planning, with each yard’s unique features taken into consideration. With the right planning and materials, just about any space can be turned into a functional, aesthetically pleasing landscape. For properties built on hills and slopes—and even for those that aren’t—retaining walls are […]

Grass vs. Turf: Pros and Cons As with any landscaping choice, the best decisions are made thoughtfully with your individual yard, budget, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences in mind. When it comes to lawn softscape materials, you have the option to choose between grass or turf (artificial grass). As technology advances, turf looks and feels more […]

What Are The Most Affordable Landscaping Materials? Now that summer has officially started (and socializing is safe), many of us are spending more time than ever planning gatherings and soaking up the warm weather in our yards. If your lawn is overdue for a makeover, it may be tempting to start researching the newest, trendiest […]

5 Creative Lighting Tips to Brighten up Your Backyard Summer is fast-approaching, and for many of us that means extra time relaxing and entertaining in our backyards. Good food and company aside, proper outdoor lighting can create ambience and enhance the experience. But there are some basic concepts to understand before filling your shopping cart with […]

5 Things to Look for in a Landscaping Company The simple act of walking into a well-designed yard is like a breath of fresh air, enhanced by a harmonious balance of functionality and aesthetic beauty. However, planning a landscaping project to get you from point A to point B can feel overwhelming, so it’s essential […]

Landscape designers combine hard and soft materials to create outdoor spaces that are greater than the sum of their parts. A closer look at a well-landscaped yard will reveal a mixture of what’s known as hardscape and softscape materials. While these textures are polar opposites, they are complementary design elements that work together to create […]

This is a tough time for many.  We are deemed an essential business, so we are still working.  We have had several team members elect to stay home due to health conditions of family they live with.  For our team and our clients to stay safe we currently have the following measures in place. We have hand washing […]

March is quickly approaching, and I am sure all of us will be glad to see the snow gone. We are already starting to see bulbs poking through the ground and buds swelling on trees and shrubs. It’s time to start thinking about your landscape again even though you may not be able to see […]

Why should I choose one company to perform all my maintenance services? A simple answer is accountability. If something is not right, there is one phone call to make, one company to resolve the issue, and no finger-pointing. What does a full-service landscape maintenance contract include? Garrett Churchill’s full-service landscape maintenance contracts include the following […]

With the new year here, we have so many reasons to feel grateful. Even with all the challenges of last year. At the very top of the list is you! Whether you have been a client or a friend of our business, we thank you! We would like to showcase some very special clients that […]

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett Successful planning for an upcoming project starts with our clients sharing their dreams and visions for how they want to use the outdoor space they have now and well as in the future. What are your objectives, […]

Do you enjoy driving through the neighborhood this time of year? No matter what’s going on, there’s something peaceful about the holidays looking to see what new lights people put up. Some people go all out decorating every single part of the house, some stick to themes, while others enjoy a more classic design. Outdoor […]