How To Prepare Your Lawn for Sodding
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
2y ago
There are several key steps to prepare your lawn for sodding. The experts at Kerr & Kerr Landscaping hope that the following tips will help you achieve success with your sod so your lawn will look incredible. Step 1: Prepare The Area Remove any existing grass or weeds: You can do this by hand or using a machine. Break up the top 4-6 inches of soil using a rototiller. Remove any debris, such as clumps of clay or rocks. Step 2: Add Topsoil Spread and level topsoil to a minimum of 3-3.5 inches compacted depth. Roll the topsoil using a light- to medium-weight roller to compact the topsoil ..read more
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Top 3 Benefits of Mulching
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
3y ago
Are you looking to grow a lush, healthy, and happy garden this spring and summer? Consider taking an all-natural approach by using mulch! Mulch plays a significant role in promoting the growth of healthier plants and the ability to fight off pests and other problems. In this blog, we have outlined the top three benefits of using mulch in your gardens. 1. Nutrients Mulch comes in different varieties, but it usually consists of various decomposing organic and non-organic materials. Some of these materials include chopped leaves, straw, grass clippings, compost, wood chips, and bark shreds. Combi ..read more
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6 Outdoor Lighting Ideas For Your Next Landscaping Project
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
3y ago
Are you thinking of adding outdoor lighting to improve your enjoyment of your beautiful landscaping day and night? If you are just getting started with your landscaping project, don’t forget to ask your landscaper to incorporate lighting into your design. Here are 6 outdoor lighting ideas to consider for your landscaping project: 1. Highlighting Place a spotlight at the base of something that you would like to highlight, like a tree or a decorative element. Adding this light will help to provide shape and form at the base of the feature. You can move the light closer or further away to achieve ..read more
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6 Stunning Ways to Enhance Your Backyard
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
3y ago
At Kerr and Kerr Landscaping, we understand how enhancing your backyard can contribute to your quality of life. After all, you’re creating your own sliver of paradise for many years to come! As we move into winter, now is the ideal time to begin the planning process for the following spring and summer. The following six backyard features will not only enhance your space for entertainment and relaxation, they’ll add significant appeal and resale value to your home — a win-win for you. 1. Natural Stone A timeless and durable feature in any landscape project is the addition of beautiful, na ..read more
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We Are Open
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by intrigue
3y ago
Kerr & Kerr Landscaping is currently taking the necessary precautions to keep our employees and clients safe during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We are open and are continuing to perform residential consultations and plan for your projects. Click here to book your Landscape Project Consultation. We are performing Lawn Maintenance and Property Maintenance services. Click here to book your Property Maintenance Consultation. NEW – We are offering contactless delivery and pick up for our Landscaping Depot products that you can order from our online store. We look forward to helping you ..read more
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How To Design An Outdoor Living Space
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
4y ago
Designing your own outdoor living space can be very exciting and overwhelming at the same time. If you need some help to get you started, read on for expert tips. Determine Your Wants & Needs Assess your current space and think about what your end goals are. What are you hoping to achieve? What’s on your wishlist? Do you want a defined dining area? A firepit with lots of seating? Perhaps you’d love some stamped concrete and a hot tub. For some assistance, click here to read our blog on the top landscaping ideas for your backyard. Whatever your needs and wants are, jot them down in as much ..read more
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Is My Landscaping Project Essential?
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
4y ago
At Kerr & Kerr Landscaping, we understand that there are some grey areas in terms of what work is currently considered essential or non-essential due to COVID-19 shutdowns. If you have been left wondering, “Is my landscaping project essential?”, read on for some insight. Maintenance Only At the moment, we are open and completing lawn and property maintenance for residential and commercial clients. This includes: Cleaning litter, leaves, twigs, and debris, and clearing walkways Power sweeping and cleaning leftover winter debris on roadways Pruning of plants and trees to maintain proper sha ..read more
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6 Top Landscaping Design Ideas For Your Backyard
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
4y ago
Are you thinking about updating the design of your backyard and looking for ideas? At Kerr & Kerr Landscaping, we have been creating beautiful landscape designs for our clients in the Cambridge and Kitchener-Waterloo area for decades. In this post, we’ll share some of our team’s top landscaping design ideas for your backyard. These ideas will help your backyard landscaping stand out, look beautiful, and ensure that you get the most out of your space! Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions. 1. Line Your Steps and Pathways With Flower Beds One of the simplest and most i ..read more
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10 Things To Consider When Planning Your Landscaping
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
4y ago
If you’re thinking about redesigning your outdoor space, here are 10 things to consider when planning your landscaping. A total landscaping overhaul can be quite an involved project, so before you purchase supplies, take a look at our list of important things to consider before you begin: 1. List Your Needs To begin, we encourage you to make a list of everything that you want to accomplish in your outdoor space. If you want to define certain spaces or create a sitting area, for example, write down exactly what you want and the steps you will have to take in order to accomplish your goals. 2. C ..read more
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Wildlife Gardening Tips
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by Kerr and Kerr Landscaping
5y ago
Wildlife gardens and pollinator-friendly gardens play  an important role in supporting our ecosystems. With these easy landscaping tips, you’ll be able to turn your outdoor space into a sanctuary for bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, birds and more. 1. Plant in layers In the natural world of forests and rainforests, there are layers that help to support different aspects of the ecosystem. Mimicking these layers in your own garden will achieve a similar effect. Start with an underlayer of semi-evergreen or evergreen plants, like native grasses, to stabilize the soil, and then plant taller plants ..read more
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