Category Archives: Landscaping

February 17, 2016

5 Reasons to Add a Retaining Wall to Your Landscaping

A retaining wall is a wall that retains soil or water behind it. In landscaping, it can be a protective structure, a decorative feature, or both. While you could add a retaining wall to a flat yard, its main purpose is to stabilize excessively sloped landscapes and provide flat surfaces. There are many functional and […]

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December 02, 2015

6 Tips for Winter Landscaping

Winter can be a nightmare for anyone who loves gardening. It’s almost depressing to watch all of your beautiful, brightly colored hard work wither away and disappear under the snow. It doesn’t have to be like this, though. By preparing your landscaping throughout the summer and spring, and even into fall, you can be sure […]

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October 12, 2015

Fall Outdoor Tips For Landscaping And Hardscaping

Clean Out Your Gutters Staying on top of yearly and monthly maintenance helps make sure you don’t have any housing emergencies. During the fall, be sure to clear your gutters and downspouts of leaves and other Debris, which will protect your home from water damage. Plant Some Flowers That Do Well In Fall Once your lawn […]

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September 14, 2015

Safety Tips for Fall Landscaping

Watch the weather- If it is a warm, sunny day, use sun block and stay hydrated. Pick the right rake- Select a rake with the right height handle, and use proper posture while raking. You should also wear gloves, so as to prevent blisters from using the rake. The proper raking technique involves standing upright and […]

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September 08, 2015

Why Landscaping Is Important When You Are Selling Your Home

Home sellers beware: home buyers usually tour neighborhoods before expressing interest in seeing a home. This means if your yard is not up to basic standards, or neighborhood standards, you home could be looked over in an instant. Here are some tips on how to get your home looking as great on the outside as […]

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July 20, 2015

Summer Outdoor Lighting

Allen Outdoor Solutions can help with your outdoor lighting needs. We have the ability to help light your yard for parties with friends this Summer. Outdoor lighting is a key component to extend the beautiful summer days into the warm summer nights, even if the sun says out late. Here are some tips to get […]

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July 13, 2015

Summer Landscape Tips

At Allen Outdoor Solutions we understand that Summer can bring very little rain and your landscape can start showing signs of drought. So today we wanted to share a few tips that will help keep your yard looking green with minimal work. Summer Landscape Tips Avoid light, frequent watering, this type of watering encourages shallow […]

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April 20, 2015

Landscaping In St. Louis

Allen Outdoor Solutions – Bringing your personality outdoors. From residential, to large commercial jobs, we can do it all. We provide premium landscaping services as one of St. Louis’ top landscape contractors. Design Ranging simple to complex, the Allen Outdoor Solutions Landscape Design Team is well-equipped to meet your needs. Throughout the design process, we […]

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March 23, 2015

Spring Lawn Tips

1. Basic Clean up. Just like you should declutter your home, the first step in spring yard cleaning is to clear broken branches and debris from your trees and shrubs. Damaged plants, branches and dead leaves can cause plant diseases and smother healthy grass and shrubs, so make sure to clear all clutter from your […]

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March 09, 2015

Landscaping Services

Spring is the most important time for lawn care. Spring lawn care sets the foundation for the entire season, neglecting your lawn now can mean many troubles ahead. Many home owners struggle year after year to get the lush green lawn they dream of. This is where the experts at Allen Outdoor Solutions come in. […]

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