Gerdes Landscaping: Experienced Landscapers Serving Minonk, IL 61760

Absolutely. When we install patios, walkways, or driveways, proper grading and base preparation are critical. We design these hardscape features to slope away from your home and direct water to appropriate drainage areas, helping to eliminate standing water that can cause patchy grass and muddy conditions common in Minonk yards.

Retaining walls are a powerful tool for managing sloped yards and poor drainage. By terracing a hill, we can prevent soil erosion that leads to patchy grass and create level planting areas. More importantly, we integrate proper drainage behind the wall to channel water away, solving the root cause of standing water and creating a stable foundation for a healthier lawn.

Shrubs in constantly wet soil are prone to disease. We offer a full range of shrub care, from disease management to transplanting. Often, the best long-term solution is to first address the drainage issue with grading or a French drain. Then, we can prune or transplant existing shrubs to healthier locations or plant new, water-tolerant species suited for our local conditions to ensure they thrive.