Erick's Construction and Hardscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
Erick's Construction and Hardscaping Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Responsive and did good work at the scope established."
Alex S on January 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"Put new gravel in driveway.He did a great job leveling it out.The gravel looks great."
Morris W on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"Put new gravel in driveway.He did a great job leveling it out.The gravel looks great."
Morris W on April 2025
We are an experience competent group of guys that prioritize efficency, honesty and complete satisfaction. We strive to be competitive with pricing but superior in workmanship.
We are an experience competent group of guys that prioritize efficency, honesty and complete satisfaction. We strive to be competitive with pricing but superior in workmanship.
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Great job!"
Sheila S on November 2024
Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
"Great job!"
Sheila S on November 2024
Providing: Landscape lighting design and installation Landscape lighting modernization Landscape lighting repair and troubleshooting And more! 20 years experience in green industry
"James and Lance were fantastic—professional, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and expert. They contacted me about my inquiry immediately, arranged a date and time to arrive and were ready to accomplish the job upon presentation of the estimate. Very reasonable and itemized pricing, attentive to details and left my property clean and in better shape than when they arrived, not disturbing my flowers beds while installing 12 pathway lights. Also made excellent suggestions to improve the look of our yards and presented a reasonable proposal for when we are ready to add on. We would gladly recommend LIT Services, LLC any time to any one."
Rita R on July 2024
Providing: Landscape lighting design and installation Landscape lighting modernization Landscape lighting repair and troubleshooting And more! 20 years experience in green industry
"James and Lance were fantastic—professional, friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and expert. They contacted me about my inquiry immediately, arranged a date and time to arrive and were ready to accomplish the job upon presentation of the estimate. Very reasonable and itemized pricing, attentive to details and left my property clean and in better shape than when they arrived, not disturbing my flowers beds while installing 12 pathway lights. Also made excellent suggestions to improve the look of our yards and presented a reasonable proposal for when we are ready to add on. We would gladly recommend LIT Services, LLC any time to any one."
Rita R on July 2024
Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company dedicated to quality, reliability, and fast service. From leaky faucets to major sewer line issues, our certified team is here to handle it all with professionalism and a smile. Trust the pros—Follow the Drip!
Drip Doctors Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company dedicated to quality, reliability, and fast service. From leaky faucets to major sewer line issues, our certified team is here to handle it all with professionalism and a smile. Trust the pros—Follow the Drip!
EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!
EvPro Roofing & Construction. EvPro offers superior work for any of your construction needs! Specializing in roofing, siding and gutters. Other services include custom decks, bathroom remodels, demolition and light grading. FUllY INSURED!
Grading, land clearing, driveways, septic tanks, concrete, pond building and maintenance, erosion control
Grading, land clearing, driveways, septic tanks, concrete, pond building and maintenance, erosion control
Electrical Contracting Company. Locally owned and operated full service electricial contractor serving Western North Carolina. Sylva, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Cashiers, Highlands and Robbinsville
Electrical Contracting Company. Locally owned and operated full service electricial contractor serving Western North Carolina. Sylva, Bryson City, Franklin, Waynesville, Cashiers, Highlands and Robbinsville
Home Improvements and New construction.
Home Improvements and New construction.
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In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.