Landscaping News
Should I Mulch in the Fall?
Adding mulch in the fall has its advantages and can be beneficial for a number of reasons. While many gardeners think of it as a spring task, adding mulch in the fall is just as important, for different reasons. Which Type of Mulch? Mulch, material spread around or...
Small Patio Solutions
If your small patio seems crowded and unfriendly, your problem might be design, not size. Small patios can actually be friendly, beautiful, and accessible with the right plan. At J & S Landscaping we create patios and outdoor spaces that extend the area of your...
Outdoor Kitchens
If you’re looking to maximize your backyard space, outdoor kitchens can add beauty, value, and motivation to spend time outside. It will expand your living space and allow you to cook, eat and entertain in style. And this is not just for summer BBQs—a well-thought out...
Mulch Boom for June
What Kind of Mulch? What kind of mulch you put on your lawn is largely a personal choice. Some homeowners like being able to choose a particular color. Some others make their choice based on properties like texture and ability to preserve moisture. We have a several...
Outdoor Lighting for Your Michigan Home
Outdoor Lighting It’s that time of year! The weather is warm, sunsets are beautiful, and everyone wants to spend more time outside. You’ve done lots of work on your landscaping and patio space, and it looks great. Your neighbors are full of compliments, and you...
May is Mulch Month
What does Mulch do? Homeowners use mulch for a variety of purposes. Yes, mulch gives your garden a polished look and makes your yard look more complete. Its practical functions are just as important, though. Compost helps plants grow stronger by insulating seeds from...
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We love our Michigan winters, but enough is enough! It's time to thaw out our yards and get ready for warmer temperatures and outdoor living. A lot of us enjoy turning over our yards this time of year--pulling out all the old foliage and making room for...
Enjoying the Winter with Bonfire Pits
Even in February you don’t have to give up your patio space when temperatures drop. In fact, shorter days means more time to enjoy the crackling fire of an outdoor bonfire pit.Warm Up Your PatioNo one wants to sit outside in the cold, dark winter. With an...
Your Spring and Summer Landscaping Checklist
Everyone wants an attractive yard. Homes with curb appeal are sources of pride for their owners, and they draw a lot of attention from neighbors, visitors and passers-by. If you want a home with lots of curb-envy, now is the time to start planning. While your seed...
Plan Ahead For Your Springtime Landscaping Outdoor Enhancement!
Now that it’s cold outside and you aren’t spending time in your yard, you have plenty of time to think about landscaping improvements. Do you want to finally install that fire pit you’ve talked about for years? How about a nice patio area now that you’ve gotten good...
Your Fall and Winter Landscape Checklist
As the temperatures start dropping, people start readying themselves for winter. While we may not take as drastic measures as our animal friends, people do have annual their own fall and winter rituals. Squirrels gather nuts to last them until spring, birds migrate...
The Best Use of a Bonfire Pit
There are a lot of reasons that people love bonfire pits. They’re beautiful, they’re functional, they’re warm, and they give you the opportunity to do what every kid (and every adult who’s a kid at heart) wants to do: roast marshmallows! Just like there is a science...
Stunning Brick Patios
If you love outdoor entertaining, then you'll love the stunning brick patios from J & S Landscaping. Patios are growing in popularity because of a trend toward outdoor living. A well-built and well-designed patio will also increase the value of your home. Let the...
Creating Outdoor Ambiance
Although summer is coming to a close, outdoor living can continue, in a well-designed space that is functional, comfortable and full of outdoor ambiance. Have an idea you want to make a reality? Contact our design team at J & S Landscaping and let us walk you...
The Benefits of a Stone Bonfire Pit
When it comes to outdoor entertaining, nothing is more inviting, or convenient, than a stone bonfire pit in your own backyard. Stone bonfire pits serve not only as a decorative centerpiece for your patio, but are also a comfortable and warm place for family and...
Benefits of a Backyard Sanctuary
We all have favorite parks and recreational spots we like to visit when we feel the need to get away. But what if your favorite get-away spot was right outside your door? And what if it was available every day, instead of just the weekend. Here are a few reasons why a...
Commercial Lawn Care Checklist
The very best commercial lawn care starts with a careful inspection of your property. It sounds easy, but at J&S Landscaping, we operate from a detailed checklist, developed over the 22 years we have been serving Southeast Michigan. From commercial lawn care, to...
Mulch Madness
March is the month for Cinderella teams, office pools and Final Four predictions. While we can't do much about your busted bracket, we do have some solutions for a championship lawn. Have a look at our most recent coupon and check out our "top four" suggestions for...
Book Now for Spring Landscaping Projects
Winter is the time to plan for spring landscaping projects. Right now J & S Landscaping is offering two promotions to customers who book their projects and lock in off-season pricing by March 31, 2018. A brick paver patio is one of the easiest ways to extend the...
How Professional Outdoor Lighting Enhances your Home
Professional Outdoor Lighting installations are the perfect finishing touch for your landscape There are few things as visually satisfying as the first time you see your home adorned with professional outdoor lighting. In addition to all of its practical benefits, a...
4 Ways Fresh Brick Pavers on your Patios & Walkways add Value
Brick pavers are an affordable way to skyrocket your home's value and improve your landscape's design If you're looking to improve your home's value without breaking the bank, fresh brick pavers could be exactly what you need. When people want to add value to their...
NEW YEAR SPECIAL: Save Money on an Outdoor Patio this Spring
Ring in the new year with a fresh new outdoor patio tailored specifically to your home Ready to get your new year off to a great start? J&S Landscaping is offering a great new special for outdoor patio designs and installations for this spring! With spring just...
SPOTLIGHT: Our latest Bonfire Pit & Stonework Examples
We're always proud to provide examples of our landscaping work in Southeast Michigan. Check out our two most recent projects below. Customers often ask us to show them examples of our past work. Truth is, we're always very excited to hear this request because we love...
How Mulch Can Transform your Landscape
Mulch is a dynamic tool homeowners can use to enhance their landscape. Here you'll find everything you need to know about adding it yourself. Mulch is one of the most popular finishes people enjoy adding to their landscape. Understanding the benefits and requirements...
Backyard Landscape Patio Blocks
A Patio Idea of Beauty If it's time to upgrade and if beauty and aesthetics are on the agenda then the time is right for patio pavers. Concrete patio pavers offer a tremendous array of advantages over other types of patio decks and areas. Patio Design Using...
J & S Landscaping 1320 Ladd Rd., Walled Lake, MI 48390 1-866-MULCH-2-U
We have spent over 23 years building a rock solid reputation in the greater Walled Lake, Commerce Township, and West Bloomfield areas in southeastern Michigan. From simply delivering a few yards of mulch, to weekly lawn cutting service, snow plowing, a new landscape...
Acidic Soil pH Vs. Alkaline Soil pH
pH scale goes from 0 to 14. 0 = most acidic. 7 = neutral. 14 = most alkaline. Each step represents a 10x change. A pH of 6 is 10 times more acidic than a pH of 7, 100 times more acidic than a pH of 8. The closer to neutral the soil is, the better the plants will grow....
Easy To Grow Michigan Plants
Looking for an organic all natural way to repel deer from eating your Hostas or other plants? The leaves of the Lantana plant have a fragrance that is an all natural repellent to deer, while the blossoms draw in beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds.
Michigan Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Reliable Plants and Hardy Flowers for Midwest Planting in Michigan as determined by the United States Department Of Agriculture. Southeast Michigan is in Zone 5 with a few areas in 6.
Suburban Garden Landscape Mulch Supply
Free Mulch Calculator » Gardener's Guide to Mulch Why bother mulching your yard, garden or commercial property? Protecting the soil with mulch, also known as ground cover, is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your ornamental or garden plants and...
J & S Landscaping Named Authorized Contractor for Belgard Brick Pavers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WALLED LAKE, MICHIGAN – J & S Landscaping, Oakland County Michigan’s premier landscape and lawn care company, has been named an Authorized Contractor for Belgard brick patio pavers, brick walkway pavers, brick driveway pavers, and brick...
Walled Lake Landscape Experts
Our expert staff will install new landscaping, renovation of existing landscapes, and maintain the “just completed” look. Popular trends of outdoor kitchens, in ground spas, and fireplaces are all part of our portfolio of work.
J & S Landscaping
We Deliver Mulch in Walled Lake! J & S Landscaping delivers landscape supplies and materials, installs brick paver patios, walkways, driveways, porches, landscape maintenance, new landscape installation and much more!