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Focus Keyword: Concrete Landscape Curbing Freeze-thaw Illinois

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Focus Keyword: Concrete Landscape Curbing Freeze-thaw Illinois 10 min read

How Does Concrete Landscape Curbing Hold Up Through Illinois Freeze-Thaw Cycles?

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]Properly installed, cured, supported, and designed to manage water, concrete landscape curbing can hold up well through Illinois freeze-thaw cycles. In Le Roy, the biggest threats are usually moisture…

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Landscape Curbing

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Landscape Curbing 11 min read

Can Landscape Curbing Keep Mulch From Washing Out After Summer Storms?

Yes, landscape curbing can help keep mulch from washing out after summer storms by creating a raised, defined barrier around landscape beds. It works best when the washout is caused by weak bed edges, lawn runoff, slope, or mulch spilling into turf and walkways. If the real problem is heavy drainage, downspout discharge, poor grading, […]

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Lawn Mowing Height Bloomington IL

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Lawn Mowing Height Bloomington IL 13 min read

What Is the Best Mowing Height for an Illinois Lawn During Summer?

For most cool-season lawns in Illinois, the best summer mowing height is approximately 3 to 4 inches. Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass can usually be maintained around 3 inches, while turf-type tall fescue often performs better closer to 3½ to 4 inches during hot weather. Never remove more than one-third of the grass blade in […]

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Sinking Pavers

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Sinking Pavers 13 min read

Why are my patio pavers sinking or becoming uneven in Le Roy?

Patio pavers usually sink or become uneven because the soil, aggregate base, or bedding material underneath them has settled, shifted, or lost support. Poor compaction, drainage problems, failed edge restraints, soil movement, and Illinois freeze-thaw cycles can all contribute, so the best repair fixes the underlying cause instead of simply leveling the visible pavers. Quick […]

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