Environmental Insights

How the T.Lake Team Transitions New Landscapes Into Ongoing Maintenance

Posted by Tim Lake on Nov 28, 2023 11:13:46 AM

Ever wondered what happens to that beautiful garden or outdoor space after it's installed? Many landscaping companies can create a stunning look, but not all can ensure it stays that way.

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Services, Landscape Design

Our Services: What We Do In-House vs. What We Provide via Our Expert Partners

Posted by Tim Lake on Oct 31, 2023 2:54:06 PM

When it comes to landscape and outdoor care, we're often faced with requests for a wide array of services. From towering old trees in need of attention to gutters full of debris needing a cleaning, we’ve been asked to tackle it all.

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Services, Landscape Design

Choosing the Right Partner: Traits We Value in Preferred Collaborators

Posted by Tim Lake on Sep 25, 2023 1:39:00 PM

In today's business world, success is increasingly dependent on collaboration. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, you need to be able to partner with other organizations to achieve your goals. However, not all partnerships are created equal. In today's fast-paced world, where convenience is king, it can be tempting to choose partners based on their ability to deliver quickly and easily.

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Services, Landscape Design

Comprehensive Landscape Services Span Across Georgia

Posted by Tim Lake on Jul 18, 2023 12:12:49 PM

Chances are, you've probably passed by quite a few of our projects without even realizing it. Next time you drive by Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, or drive through Dublin City, take a moment to appreciate the landscape designs that might just be our handiwork!

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design

Maximizing Returns: The Significance of Hiring a Full-Service Landscape Contractor

Posted by Tim Lake on Jun 17, 2023 10:05:16 AM

In an era where economic status and return on investment are at the forefront of our minds, it's important to recognize the influence that landscape maintenance, construction, and landscape architecture have on these aspects.  

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Environmental Services, Landscape Design

A Poolscape Design for a Backyard Oasis

Posted by Tim Lake on Jun 14, 2022 10:43:00 AM

While most people install a pool with the intent to spend time in the water, the environment that surrounds the pool is just as important. With professional landscaping design and installation, this space can become a favorite family oasis.

This client called us to take their new pool project to the next level!

Our Landscape Designer Robert Arrington found that the reason the family trusted T. Lake with this project was simple. “They viewed us as a professional company rather than just people who cut grass,” he says.

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Topics: Landscape Construction, Landscape Design

Emergency Commercial Landscaping in Georgia

Posted by Tim Lake on Mar 28, 2021 1:23:09 PM

A lot is riding on the contractors you hire to complete your commercial landscaping project, and it's never fun to think about the consequences of something going wrong. Many people are surprised by just how frequently we are called on to carry out emergency landscaping on commercial contracts. In fact, emergency landscaping makes up a large proportion of our annual work. 

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Topics: Landscape Construction

Residential Hardscape Case Study: A Georgia Backyard Makeover

Posted by Tim Lake on May 6, 2020 2:48:18 PM

In any landscape, sooner or later there comes a time when, well...it’s just time. Time to rip it all out and start over. Whether it’s your grandmother’s half-dead crepe myrtle, the driveway with the lush crop of crabgrass pushing up through the cracks, or that redwood deck that looked so hip in 1988, you kind of just know by looking at it that “the time” has come.

This was the state of things for Mr. and Mrs. Collins’ backyard last year about this time. The following case study chronicles the transformation of said backyard from shabby to spectacular through a full-scale residential hardscape project.
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Topics: Portfolio, Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design

Safety First: Have You Vetted Your Landscape Contractor?

Posted by Tim Lake on Aug 13, 2019 6:51:33 PM

Ask any landscape contractor, big or small, if they have a safety plan and they’ll inevitably say, “Oh yes, of course we do!” But what does that really mean?

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Topics: Commercial Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Construction, Environmental Services, Culture

Picturing It Perfect: A Case Study In 3D Drone Visualization in Residential Landscape Design

Posted by Tim Lake on Jun 25, 2019 9:03:00 AM

Recently, we were contacted by a nice couple who owns a property in Glenwood, a tiny rural town in south-central Georgia. It had a lovely view of a beautiful pond. They’d owned the home for a while, but now that they were both retired, they were ready to turn it into the home of their dreams.

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Topics: Landscape Construction, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design