Category Archives: Landscaping

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January 19, 2015

Control Weeds With Landscaping Stones

Not every yard is perfectly green. Some people do not have time to work on their yard as often as they might need to. Landscaping with rocks to help with your weed problem can be very helpful. Allen Outdoor Solutions can put together a landscaping plan that will help control your weed problem and be […]

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December 29, 2014

Safety With Outdoor Lighting

Security Lighting Just like choosing the right lights for the appropriate room in your house, it is important to use the correct lights for their purpose outside the home. Spotlights and flood lights which, when securely fitted, provide a safe way to add that extra element of security to your property. These lights will be […]

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November 11, 2014

Preparing Your Landscape For Winter

As the last of the leaves come floating to the ground, the air chills, and the days shorten, don’t forget to prepare your garden or landscaping for the snow and biting winds of winter. What does fall landscape maintenance involve? Wrapping – Surrounding your more tender shrubs and plants with an extra layer of burlap […]

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October 21, 2014

Ideas for Fall Landscaping

Just because it’s getting cooler doesn’t mean you can’t relax on your patio! It’s easy to make your patio a year-round space for your enjoyment. With a few additions, you’ll be enjoying your patio during the crisp autumn nights in no time! Perhaps you should consider adding a: Fire pit or outdoor fireplace. Obviously, keeping […]

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April 20, 2014

Landscaping Introduction

Landscape designs have many forms, styles and unique patterns. Landscape designing has been around for thousands of years dating back to Roman aqueducts and Mayan terraced gardens. So what do we learn from this? Landscapes are a lifestyle and not just soil and plants put together in a yard. Creating a proper landscape should have […]

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December 19, 2012

Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award

We did it! Allen Outdoor Solutions has earned Angie’s List 2012 Super Service Award. This award is the highest honor given annually to less than 5% of companies on Angie’s List. This award was achieved for the lawn irrigation category on the St Louis, MO Angie’s List. Check out our reviews, we have an A […]

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November 30, 2012

Protect Evergreens From Winter Damage

Even evergreens can be damaged by frigid weather. The cold St. Louis temperatures and dry air can pull the moisture out of the evergreen’s foliage. This causes the plant to dry out and potentially turn brown. To combat this, at Allen Outdoor Solutions, we recommend applying Transfilm to the evergreen plants and trees. Transfilm is […]

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November 09, 2012

Bed Mulching

Fall is a great time to apply mulch to your ornamental beds and tree rings. This will help keep moisture in and around the roots of your landscaping plants. The layer of mulch, also provides insulation for the root systems to protect it from the frigid, St. Louis temperatures. Your friends and family will be […]

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November 02, 2012

Featured Project – Retaining Walls in Wildwood, MO

Location: Wildwood, MO Construction of new, modular-block retaining wall Stone walls needed to be built to replace a failing railroad-tie retaining wall. Terraced walls were used to provide better erosion control and to help sustain the driveway and hillside The walls also add beauty and texture to the hillside above the pool and the house. […]

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October 23, 2012

Deep Root Fertilization

The past couple of years have been hard on landscape plantings and mature shade trees. The extreme heat and drought conditions have pushed the trees to their limit. Save your trees and keep them healthy by using deep root fertilization. We can help! To learn more about deep root fertilization or to setup an appointment, […]

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