FAQ

Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute (ICPI) is the industry organization that sets scientific research-based standards for the highest quality, longest lasting paver installations. ICPI provides installers with the knowledge and methods to install an interlocking concrete pavement efficiently so that it lasts. Installers who are not certified may be lacking in this area.

The answer depends on the weather, soil, climate, and microclimate conditions. As a general rule of thumb, newly planted grass should be watered twice a day for about 20-30 minutes. First, in the early morning and then again during the late afternoon to early evening. We can give you a reference sheet about watering your grass for the best results after we've analyzed your yard.

When it comes to landscaping, you generally get what you pay for. Contractors with lower bids may be using cheaper materials, not enough materials in certain places, or not spending enough time on site preparation. The more expensive contractors will usually be more professional from the start of your project and will use top-of-the-line materials. To avoid any confusion, ask each contractor who is bidding on the project to provide print-outs and specifications on the materials and the total job.

Yes. Many customers who own paver installations have an issue with washing the sand out of the cracks on the pavers if they are pressure washed. This will not be an issue if the pavers are washed properly with a wide stream on pressure washer. The sand should stay in place for the most part. Any sand that's washed out should be replaced by getting a bag of either polymetric or dry sand and sweeping the sand back into the cracks.

This varies greatly on your location and microclimatic conditions. In Lehigh County, the first frost line is on average about 30 inches. This means that the pond should be at least 40 inches to keep fish during winter. This needs to be determined on a per project basis.

To avoid this issue, rotate patterns of cutting the grass between 4-6 different patterns; rotating them each week. Wavy grass is caused by a process called marcelling, causing the grass leaves and shoots to be brought close together. Repetitive and continual cutting of the grass in the same pattern and direction causes denser areas of grass leaves and shoots, causing wavy grass.

The yellowing of trees, called chlorosis, can be caused by a number of different factors. Chlorosis is defined by the International Society of Aboriculture as whitish or yellowish discoloration due to the lack of chlorophyll. The lack of chlorophyll can be caused by a lack of iron nutrients in the soil, pest or pathogen problems, or soil compaction. You need a certified arborist to assess, diagnose, and prescribe a treatment for this issue.