Landscaping Anchorage AK | Call Denali Maintenance

That's classic frost heave, a common issue here where freezing and thawing cycles push soil and turf upward. We fix this through professional lawn leveling and grading. We'll carefully fill low spots, redistribute soil, and ensure proper slope away from your foundation. This not only creates a smooth, safe surface but also improves drainage to help prevent the problem from recurring as severely next winter.

Winter kill on non-native shrubs is very common in Anchorage. We recommend complete removal of the dead plants, including the root systems. For replacement, we focus on Alaskan-hardy species like dwarf arctic birch, potentilla, or rugosa roses that are proven to survive our cold snaps and heavy snow. We can handle the removal and install new, resilient shrubs that will thrive with minimal fuss.

The ideal window is late spring, once the ground has fully thawed and dried out enough to work on, typically from May into early June. This gives new grass seed or sod and freshly planted shrubs the entire growing season to establish strong roots before the next freeze. We also offer fall clean-up and winterization services to help protect your landscape and minimize damage for the following year.