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Landscaping Project in Macomb, MI - Retaining Walls, Walkways, Plantings & More

Landscaping Project in Macomb, MI - Retaining Walls, Walkways, Plantings & More

Our client in Macomb, MI, reached out to us to create an appealing landscape design that complemented their already beautiful home! Their goal was to upgrade their curb appeal, so we got to work making it happen! First, we started by building the foundation for this landscaping project: the walkways, outdoor steps, and retaining walls in front of their home. Then, we installed the landscape beds, filling them with varying shrubs, flowers, and hedges, along with mulch and rock ground covers and...
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Raised Stone Planter Bed Project in Shelby, MI

Raised Stone Planter Bed Project in Shelby, MI

When our client in Shelby, MI, reached out to our team, they wanted to incorporate a visually appealing planter bed alongside their driveway while creating more privacy. To do this, we used large natural stones to build the raised planter bed, stacking them to flatten out the land. Once that was complete, we moved on to adding tall evergreen shrubs and a couple of small trees; not only are the shrubs beautiful, but they also serve as a privacy wall! After that, we meticulously laid brown mulch...
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New Privacy Hedges & Other Landscape Elements in Chesterfield, MI

New Privacy Hedges & Other Landscape Elements in Chesterfield, MI

When our clients in Chesterfield, MI, came to us, they were looking to spruce up their landscape and make the area around their home more attractive. They had a great outdoor area, which meant we had a nice canvas to work with. For this project, we installed a stone retaining wall on one side of their property. This retaining wall doubled as a planter bed where we added privacy hedges to give them a nice, natural fence that added color to their landscape. Decorative rocks were also installed as ...
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Outdoor Living Space in Washington, MI With a Patio, Fire Pit, Plantings & More

Outdoor Living Space in Washington, MI With a Patio, Fire Pit, Plantings & More

Our client in Washington, MI, had a gorgeous property and wanted us to enhance their outdoor living space. For this project, we built a patio and fire pit made with high-quality materials. Our crew also added a boulder border along the patio to separate it from the pool area. Then, we installed outdoor steps made from stone slabs on the side of the house that led to the backyard area. After that, we installed landscape beds around the house and filled them with various plants and flowers for a...
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We Filled This Front Yard in Troy, MI With Fresh Plants & Landscape Lights!

We Filled This Front Yard in Troy, MI With Fresh Plants & Landscape Lights!

Our team gave a property in Troy, MI, a makeover by adding fresh plants and landscape lights. When this client reached out to us, they wanted to make their front yard more attractive and elegant. To effectively achieve our client's desired results, we started by creating the design and planning out the entire landscape project. We opted for a variety of small plants, trees, and shrubs and chose plants with soft, white blooms to add depth and visual interest to their yard. Then, we proceeded ...
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Landscaping Transformation Project in Shelby, MI

Landscaping Transformation Project in Shelby, MI

Our client in Shelby, MI, reached out to us to transform their landscape for an elevated curb appeal. They wanted a cohesive landscape design that complemented their home while bringing visually striking elements. So, we got to work making it happen! We used varying small plants, shrubs, and trees to create depth and add pops of different colors throughout, strategically placing them to ensure a purposeful, complementary look. We also built small retaining walls to further define and hold some...
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Paver Patio Installation Project From Start To Finish In Macomb, MI

Paver Patio Installation Project From Start To Finish In Macomb, MI

Paver patios are a popular hardscape addition for home properties. They provide a clean, outdoor seating area that adds instant appeal to a backyard landscape. That's why Big Lakes Lawncare was more than happy to design and construct, from start to finish, a paver patio for one of our customers in Macomb, MI. See how our talented team of contractors renovated our customer's backyard to be their new favorite hang out spot, and how we can help elevate the quality and appeal of any southeast...
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