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Sometimes we're asked how difficult our job is as local landscapers. Well, there is a reason why most people hire a landscaping company to do the dirty work. Below we'll talk about what makes landscaping a physically and mentally demanding profession, and which jobs you should hire a team to help with.  Is Landscaping Hard Work? There are different types of landscaping projects. Some are easier than others, and some are very difficult from a physicality and expertise standpoint. Even the jobs than may fall on the easier side of the spectrum can be hard on the back and the knees. Landscaping often involves lots of bending, lifting, churning, planting, hammering, shoveling, and raking. Some of the easier landscape projects that could be taken on at home are gardening, lawn care, fertilizing, and general clean up. Although don't be surprised if your back hurts after performing any of the above. And by the way, you still need to know what you're doing with all of the above in order for the project to be successful. Then there are the more technical types of landscaping projects that may require years or experience and some creativity. They include landscape designing, landscape lighting, stone work such as patio and retaining wall building. Knowing what to do is half the battle, and it's a tough one. Once you know what you're doing, you either need the physical capability, or you need to machines and tools to help you finish the job easier. The toughest jobs involve stone work and landscape element building. Some of these jobs include construction of driveways, patios, retaining walls, sodding, concrete, water features, fire pits, and much more. The reason these jobs are so hard is because generally, the materials needed for these projects are heavy and the construction is a dirty job. It requires a ton of physical stamina and strength to complete these jobs as well as the expertise to understand the best way to carry out the jobs. Landscaping is generally one of the more difficult jobs to do physically. We have tools and machines to help make the job a little easier, but it still involves a ton of body and brain work to ensure that your landscape project is completed in a sturdy and beautiful way. Our team has been providing top notch landscaping in Lubbock TX for years and we love what we do. The end product and a happy client is worth the hard work and the toll it takes on the body.

Window wells are one of the spots of your home that are the most vulnerable. So, you want to make sure they are protected, but you also need them to be accessible, and you may want them to add a bit of curb appeal as well. Below are a few ideas for how to landscape around window wells. Plant a Garden Planting a garden around your window wells is one of the simplest ways to add a bit of beauty to your property. Gardens without retaining walls are fairly easy to install and you get to have your pick of what types of flowers or plants you’d like to use. With a garden, you also have the ability to access the window well in case you need to do some repair on the window. Make sure if you’re planting a garden around your window well that you have proper drainage as well. Your landscaping professionals should make sure that the water flows away from the house anyway, but this is an important consideration. Build a Patio To cover up the blandness that a window well can bring, installing a patio with a seating and dining area can be a great way to add some functionality to your property. With a patio, you can place potted plants, lighting, tables and chairs, or anything else you want to disguise the look of the window well while also leaving it accessible and protected from the elements. Patios come in all shapes, sizes, and functions, which is great because it allows you the creativity you want to be able to use your yard the way you want to. Build Raised Gardens Aside from planting a garden at ground height, you can also build a garden that is raised using retaining walls and stone. This is one of the more classy ways you can cover up potentially boring window wells with a bit of style and beauty. Raised stone gardens allow you the same perks of planted wells except they completely hide them. You can build a network of retaining wall gardens and really have a beautiful landscape in the front or the back of your home. Use Them as Mini Greenhouses If you’re an avid gardener, you may be happy to know that you could use your window wells as a little greenhouse for your plants and vegetables. By using a plastic or poly covering, you can create a perfect atmosphere for growing your favourite plants in one of the most unlikely places on the property. Use Riverstone Riverstone is a natural looking rock that you would normally find in a fast flowing creek or river. It looks amazing and is a no maintenance way to add a bit of colour and stone to your property. By building a small garden leading up to your window wells, you can allow water to flow nicely while covering up the metal window well, and never have to touch it again. Conclusion Get creative with coming up with the best window well landscaping ideas as the possibilities are various. Always hire a trusted Lubbock landscape professional to do the job for you so it is done right the first time.

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