Do you offer financing?

We understand that budgets can be tight and visions large. Yes, when we do your free consultation we can discuss payment options.​

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Are you a licensed landscaper?

We are fully licensed, bonded and insured for all the services we provide.

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If you design and install my landscape, how will I maintain and care for it?

We recommend following up design and installation services with our landscape maintenance services. This will ensure your yard and plants stay beautiful and are professionally cared for. Plus, If you are a DIY’er, we’re here to help with any questions you may have about how to properly maintain your yard after we install it.

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Do you provide any warranties or guarantees on installations?

We offer a 5 year warranty on patios and retaining walls. Plants and lawns have a 1 year warranty. All other services have a 2 year warranty. The plant and lawn warranty can be extended up to 5 years as long as your landscape is continually maintained on a weekly or every-other-week basis. 

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What is the ROI on landscaping?

Time and time again, home sale and realtor reports rate landscaping services as one of the top home improvements to boost the value of your home. Home buying is often an emotional decision, and great curb appeal sets the tone for what the prospective buyer experiences when entering the home. In other words, a beautiful front yard will make the interior of the home appear better.  Additionally, a functional, usable and beautiful backyard, extends the living space; and though it’s not technically additional home square footage, it sure feels like it. If you’re concerned about your return on investment (ROI) on your new landscape, our team of designers can help guide you in the right direction by pointing out the big-impact, lower cost opportunities for your yard that will give you a high ROI; versus the luxury items that may not have as high of an ROI.  

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What’s the best time of year for landscape installation?
Generally, spring is the best time for prepping and planting flower beds, and beginning hardscaping projects. The summer construction season is when the majority of large landscaping and hardscaping projects are done. Fall is a great time for planting trees and bushes since temperatures are lower. Hardscaping also continues through the fall until the ground freezes or it begins to snow.

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One example is of a past project that began in late summer. All the hardscaping work including the patio, sittings walls, and fireplace were built, and trees and shrubs were planted as well. The following spring is when we got the perennial and annual plants in the ground, as they thrive in the spring.

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To ensure your project gets done in your desired time frame, start contacting landscaping companies during the winter months. This ensures that your project is on the schedule when the season starts. Often by late summer crews may be booked through the end of the season.

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What is landscaping vs. hardscaping?

Modern landscaping refers to the designing, planning, and construction of gardens and other features that create useable space for outdoor activities while enhancing the appearance around a home. Landscaping includes hardscaping and softscaping, although many people refer to softscaping and landscaping interchangeably.

 

Hardscaping includes materials such as stone and wood, retaining walls, decks, firepits, and more. Softscaping would then refer to planting designs, creating burms, grading, and mulching. 

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How do I care for my outdoor fireplace?

Regular maintenance and repairs ensure that your indoor and outdoor fireplaces provide consistent warmth and comfort, especially during the Ohio bitter winters.

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Allow us to handle any repairs or tune-ups your unit requires throughout the year.

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We offer heating, cooling, and fireplace service provider. By providing dependable repairs and tune-ups, we help families enjoy the highest comfort level in their homes. So, whether you have an old heater at home or a new fireplace, you can rely on our technicians.

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What retaining wall materials do you use?

Blocks of Concrete: These types of blocks can be beneficial in modern landscaping design. Concrete blocks, also known as cinder blocks, have a long lifespan. In addition, they are simple to install, low maintenance, and cost-effective.

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Boulders: If you want a natural look for your retaining wall, a boulder structure retaining wall is the best option for your home project.  Our customers adore our boulder-structured retaining wall. It is one of the oldest methods of boulder structure in human history, dating back centuries. You can now have one installed on your lawn to enhance the appearance of your landscape. Boulder adds a rustic look to your home, making your property even more appealing.  It will last a very long time with a boulder retaining wall.

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Do you replace grass that is torn up in the process?

In addition to replacing damaged grass, we put plywood down first before our equipment drives on your lawn. We assure you, when we leave your yard will be cared for and watered to ensure regrowth occurs promptly.

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Increased Resale Value with an Outdoor Fire Pit

 If you want to sell your home in the future, it’s a good idea to start thinking about how you can increase its value now. You can increase the appeal of your property to potential buyers and their families by installing an outdoor fire pit. Setting the Scene Landscaping can assist you in selecting the best outdoor fire pit for your home.

Keep Smells Away

As wonderful as a fireplace can be, it often emits odors you may not want in your home. However, you won’t have to worry about the smell permeating your home when it comes to outdoor fireplaces. 

Reduce Your Utility Bills 

An outdoor fire pit is appealing because it is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Consider talking to Setting the Scene Landscaping about an outdoor fire pit if you want to save money on your utility bills. In addition, you can save money on your heating bill while keeping your heating appliances in good working order.

Guests are Entertained 

An outdoor fire pit can be a delightful addition to your home if you enjoy entertaining guests. When the sun goes down and the temperature drops, you may need more time to pack it in and head inside. Thanks to your outdoor fire pit, the party can continue.

Increase Your Living Space

 There’s nothing wrong with having a small living space, but there are plenty of ways to make more space. For example, adding an outdoor fire pit is similar to creating an outdoor living room because it provides a focal point and a source of heat for everyone to gather around. Contact Setting the Scene Landscaping team if extending your living space with an outdoor fireplace is right for you