Last spring, we completed a transformation in Chesterfield that perfectly illustrates why plant selection can make or break a landscape investment. The homeowners had spent thousands on hardscaping—beautiful patios, walkways, the works—but their plant choices were struggling. Within six months of our redesign using proven popular plants for landscaping, their neighbors started asking for our […]
December 04, 2025
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November 06, 2025
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Types of Patio Paving Stones: A Complete Guide to Choosing the Perfect Material for Your Outdoor Space Picture this: You’re standing in a stone yard on a Saturday morning, staring at what feels like an endless sea of patio paving stones. Gray ones, tan ones, smooth ones, textured ones – and every salesperson has a […]
October 08, 2025
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5 Landscape Fabric Alternatives That Actually Work If you’ve ever pulled back landscape fabric to find weeds growing happily on top of it—or worse, roots tangled impossibly through the deteriorating mesh—you know the frustration. We’ve removed enough failed landscape fabric installations to write a book about it. After years of installing, maintaining, and ultimately replacing […]
September 11, 2025
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Creating Your Private Outdoor Sanctuary: A Complete Guide to Privacy Landscaping Design Nothing beats the feeling of stepping into your backyard and finding complete privacy—a space where you can relax, entertain, and unwind without worrying about prying eyes or street noise. Yet many homeowners struggle with creating that sense of seclusion in their outdoor spaces. […]
August 05, 2025
Clover Lawn vs Grass: The Complete St. Louis Homeowner’s Guide After 15 years of installing and maintaining lawns across the St. Louis metro area, I’ve witnessed a quiet revolution happening in suburban yards. The clover lawn vs grass debate is no longer theoretical for my clients – it’s a practical decision that’s transforming how families […]
July 07, 2025
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The Complete Guide to Using Sand for Your Grass and Lawn: When, Why, and How to Do It Right If you’ve ever wondered whether sand can help your struggling lawn, you’re not alone. Many St. Louis homeowners have heard conflicting advice about using sand for grass – some swear by it, while others warn it’s […]
June 05, 2025
From Clay to Glory: How to Transform Your St. Louis Lawn’s Clay Soil If you’ve ever tried to plant anything in your St. Louis yard only to hit what feels like concrete a few inches down, you’re not alone. Much of the soil in the St. Louis region is a compacted silt topsoil or exposed […]
May 10, 2025
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Creating a Pet Paradise: The Complete Guide to Pet Safe Landscaping As St. Louis homeowners who love both beautiful yards and their four-legged family members know, finding the balance between stunning landscaping and pet safety can feel like an impossible challenge. At Allen Outdoor Solutions, we’ve spent years helping local pet owners create outdoor spaces […]
April 09, 2025
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Our Guide to All the Parts of a Sprinkler Irrigation System As St. Louis homeowners seek to maintain lush, healthy landscapes while conserving water, understanding the parts of a sprinkler irrigation system has never been more important. At Allen Outdoor Solutions, we’ve installed and maintained thousands of irrigation systems throughout the region, giving us unique […]
March 05, 2025
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Are you struggling with a sloped yard, erosion issues, or looking to enhance your outdoor living space in St. Louis? A retaining wall might be the perfect solution. At Allen Outdoor Solutions, we’ve helped countless St. Louis homeowners transform challenging landscapes into beautiful, functional spaces with expertly designed retaining walls. Why St. Louis Properties Need […]
