When the heat of a Wisconsin summer kicks into high gear, everyone wants a low-maintenance yard. It’s tempting to lower the deck on the lawnmower, cut the grass extra short, and think, “Great, now I won’t have to mow again for a couple of weeks.” We get the logic! But in reality, giving your lawn […]
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We’ve all been there. The sky opens up, the radar turns green, and the rain starts pouring down on the Chippewa Valley. For a professional lawn care crew, that means it’s time to pause and wait for things to dry out. But almost every week, we get the question: “Why can’t you just mow it
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Let’s be honest: walk down any street in the Chippewa Valley and you’re going to see a lot of the same thing. You’ve got your gray trap rock, your tan river rock, and maybe some brown mulch. While there’s nothing wrong with the classics, you have to look beyond the “standard” pile if you want
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For any local business, office park, or commercial property in the Chippewa Valley, your landscaping is your digital storefront’s physical counterpart. It is the very first thing clients, customers, and future employees see when they drive into your parking lot. A beautifully manicured exterior doesn’t just look professional. It signals attention to detail, builds immediate
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There is nothing quite like looking out at your yard after a fresh mow and seeing clean, crisp, professional lawn stripes. It’s the ultimate sign of a well-maintained property, and it instantly makes any neighborhood home look like a pristine golf course. While a lot of homeowners think you need incredibly expensive, commercial-grade equipment to
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When it comes to upgrading your home’s curb appeal, few things deliver a cleaner, more permanent transformation than decorative landscaping rock. Unlike mulch, which needs to be top-dressed and replaced every spring, high-quality stone is a one-time investment that keeps your property looking sharp for years. But walking into a supplier yard can be overwhelming.
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We all love the look of a beautifully landscaped yard, but let’s be honest—not everyone wants to spend their entire weekend weeding, watering, and pruning. Between summer trips to the lake, youth sports, and enjoying the short-lived Wisconsin summer, your free time is valuable. The good news? You don’t have to choose between a gorgeous
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When you decide to move away from mulch and toward a permanent rock solution, the next big question is: Which stone do I pick? In Western Wisconsin, two of the most popular choices are River Rock and Trap Rock (or crushed granite). While they both look great, they perform very differently. Here is what you
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In the Chippewa Valley, the debate between rock and mulch is as old as landscaping itself. Both have their fans, but when you are investing in your home’s curb appeal, you want to know which one wins in the long run. At Garbers & Sons, we install both—but they serve very different masters. Here is
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Your front entry is the first thing guests see and the first thing you notice when you pull into the driveway after a long day. If your front yard is feeling a little dated, you don’t necessarily need a 2-week construction project to fix it. Here are three high-impact ways to refresh your Eau Claire
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After a long Wisconsin winter, your pavers and natural stone have likely seen better days. Between the road salt, snow mold, and stubborn weeds, your outdoor living space might look a little “weathered.” Before you fire up the grill for the first time this season, here is how to get your hardscape back to its
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Installing a pool or hot tub is a massive investment. The last thing you want is to spend your entire summer skimming leaves out of the water or watching your expensive plants die from chlorine splash-back. In the Chippewa Valley, we need plants that are hardy enough for Zone 4 winters, salt/chlorine tolerant, and—most importantly—low-mess.
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