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  • Basic V. Full-Service Lawn Care Maintenance: A Helpful Guide
    April 9, 2024 at 4:00 AM

    Maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn adds tremendous value to our homes. As a homeowner, it's essential to consider the benefits of hiring a professional for lawn care services.

  • Retaining Wall Ideas You Need to Know in 2024
    February 15, 2024 at 5:00 AM

    Retaining walls serve a vital function in designing outdoor spaces, providing both practical and aesthetic benefits. If you're looking to transform your outdoor area, understanding the purpose, materials, and creative applications of retaining walls can be a game-changer.

  • Why Outdoor Structures are Critical to Making Your Garden Look Its Best
    January 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM

    Our team is passionate about creating outdoor spaces that not only showcase the natural beauty of the surroundings but also enhance the overall look and feel of your property. Read on to discover a few of the main reasons why outdoor structures are critical to making your garden look its best.

  • Tackling a Design-Build Project? How to Get Started
    December 19, 2023 at 5:00 AM

    In this blog post, we offer valuable insights on creating a stunning landscape for your home or business. First, we delve into the importance of developing a detailed scope of work, which ensures that all your landscaping needs and preferences are considered. Next, we explore the benefits of hiring an organized design-build firm, highlighting how their expertise and streamlined approach can save you time and money. Lastly, we provide useful tips for selecting an experienced and competent design-build team, so you can be confident that your landscape project will be executed to perfection.

  • Hardscape Features and Your Home: What You Need to Know
    November 15, 2023 at 5:00 AM

    When it comes to creating a beautiful and functional outdoor space, hardscape features play a significant role. These features can transform your home's exterior into a stunning oasis.

  • Top 2023 Trends for Outdoor Fire Pits
    October 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    When it comes to enhancing your outdoor space, a few elements add as much warmth and ambiance as a fire pit. Whether you're looking to entertain guests, enjoy cozy evenings with your loved ones, or simply want to create a captivating focal point in your outdoor landscape, a fire pit is the perfect addition.

  • Why Work With a Landscape Designer vs. Landscape Architect
    September 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM

    Curating a stunning outdoor space can infuse character and refinement into your property. This is where landscape designers and architects add tremendous value. One common misstep affecting property owners searching for a professional service is failing to understand the difference between a landscape designer and a landscape architect.

  • How to Create the Best Fall Landscape Maintenance Schedule
    September 6, 2023 at 11:00 PM

    Fall can be a beautiful season in Ohio, with the changing colors of the leaves, crisp weather, and cozy vibes. However, it can also be a challenging time for homeowners who want to maintain their landscape's beauty during this season.

  • How Can a Professional Sod Installation Improve Your Lawn?
    August 23, 2023 at 4:00 AM

    Have you ever looked at a neighbor's lush, green lawn and wondered how they achieved such vibrant and healthy grass? The secret may lie in a sod installation. If you're unfamiliar with sod, it's essentially strips of already-grown grass and soil that are carefully harvested and transported for installation in your own lawn.

  • Tips for Installing a Custom Water Feature in Your Landscape
    August 3, 2023 at 10:00 PM

    Have you ever sat in your backyard and yearned for a more tranquil and relaxing atmosphere? If you have, then a custom water feature may just be what you need.

  • Landscape Maintenance Tips
    July 25, 2023 at 7:00 AM

    At Runkel Landscape Associates, we take pride in offering a diverse range of landscape installation, design, and maintenance services, all aimed at keeping your home exterior stunning. As part of our commitment to helping you maintain a beautiful landscape throughout the year, we have provided a few helpful tips on how to achieve this goal.

  • 5 Project Ideas from an Allen County Landscaping Expert
    June 1, 2023 at 4:00 AM

    When it comes to outdoor living spaces, hardscaping can make a huge difference. Hardscaping refers to the use of hard materials such as stone, concrete, and brick to create functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces. With so many different hardscape options, though, it can be difficult finding the one that’s perfect for your home.

  • The Benefits of Professional Design-Build Landscaping
    May 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM

    Do you ever wish your outdoor space looked as beautiful as your home's interior? If so, then it might be time to consider professional design-build landscaping.