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Another Landscaping Challenge is Solved

June 23rd, 2016

When a commercial maintenance customer of SFP Landscaping, Inc. asked us what to do about a big, ugly retaining wall, we put on our thinking cap. This large concrete block wall is what the entire south facing windows saw from the first floor and it was not very appealing. Sunlight was limited and the soil was very poor.

SFP offered to install Hydrangea petiolaris, or climbing hydrangea, along the base of the wall. Climbing hydrangeas are vigorous and cling to walls via aerial rootlets along the stems. Fragrant white flowers appear in late Spring or early Summer. Exfoliating reddish brown bark of mature plants is attractive in the winter. We installed these plants about 2 ½ years ago as small 3 gallon sizes. These attractive plants actually prefer to be in a partially shaded location – which we had. Check out these photos from this Spring and see how this was the perfect choice to hide the retaining wall and provide beautiful green foliage for tenants to look at. Our custom fertilization process really pushed these hydrangeas to a maximum growth rate.

Our horticulturalists, botanist, designers and landscape architects stand ready to assist you with your landscape challenges. Give us a call – we are here to help you!

Dear Jen,

Just wanted to thank you again for all your hard work, efforts and great ideas with my landscaping!! It was so fun to work with you and the crew! I’m already trying to think of more areas that might need some changing!! And thank you for the “Drinking Gourd” Hosta and Astilbe. I will always think of you when I look at them. Thanks.

– Kathy M.

We had an excellent experience working with SFP. Our designer, Karen, came up with spectacular ideas that exceeded our expectations, and then worked with us (and our budget) to turn those ideas into a beautiful and functional design for our backyard. She was willing to answer many questions and make several changes until we were completely set on a design, brought her team out to ensure the grading and drainage issues would be corrected, and created a beautiful space for us to enjoy. The team was professional, friendly, and tidy. They did an excellent job from start to finish, and clearly took pride in their work, as evidenced by the hours they spent ensuring every rock was placed perfectly. I’m excited to work with Karen and SFP in the future to do our front yard!

– Bethany L.

Dear Jen,

Just a note to thank you again for all you’ve done for me. Your sparkling personality, your design knowledge has turned what was a disaster into a livable solution. The yard is great and the space between the houses will be fine. I am so-o-o-o grateful. I prayed for a miracle and I got one! I hope SFP Landscaping appreciates what an asset they have in you.

– Marian G.

Karen and SFP Landscaping did a redesign of part of our back yard to help us manage storm water runoff and attract and help pollinators using native plants. She listened to my vision and did not insist on her own. She waited patiently until the right time for the project and then started with the appropriate plantings for fall and winter. She included me in her master plant plan and I knew just what to expect. She followed up in the spring, planted appropriate plants, put in sod, re dug some of the rain garden and checked back and checked back and checked back. I would work with Karen and SFP again without hesitation and I recommend them without reservation.

– Julie H.

Tom,

My mother-in-laws place looks great. Better yet, she is over-the-moon with how the yard looks. Thank you!

– Babette G.

It has been a pleasure working with you and I am looking forward to the continuation of our project.

– Woelle G.

We love our new landscaping-front and back! It is delightful watching the birds, bees & butterflies enjoying the new blooms! Jen, Eric & their hard working crews were knowledgeable and persistent in tackling some tough issues to complete the job. It’s always a pleasure to have your crews working at our home! Thank you so much.

– Mark and Patti B.

Karen, Salvador, and the team were excellent to work with as we built a new detached garage and landscaped our backyard. They had excellent ideas for Missouri native plants and drainage solutions to account for slope and rainwater. Always so responsive and creative. Highly recommend.

– Natalie S.

Tell the fellas thank you for the good job they did with my grass. I’m grateful for the extra time they took in picking up those nasty silk worms from the oak trees. Much appreciated!

– Lorraine S.

Great Job!! Your designer and crew did a great job. They were very professional and I enjoyed working with them. Thank you for a job well done.

– Megan F.

We have used SFP Landscaping for large projects such as pool patio/waterfall design and installation as well as smaller jobs like choosing, placing and planting trees in our back yard. They have done an amazing job on each of these! Kerman Raine’s design work is really top notch with great videos that allow the customer to see exactly what they are signing up for. The finished projects are as beautiful as the videos! The workmanship is excellent. They come when they are scheduled, complete work quickly and stand by the work that they have done. We recommend them to everyone because we have had so many outstanding experiences with the company.

– Elizabeth S.

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