Company Background
JAF Landscaping is a full-service landscaping contractor serving Salt Lake City homeowners and businesses. We specialize in both the construction and ongoing care of outdoor spaces. Our expertise includes building durable hardscapes like driveways, patios, and retaining walls, as well as comprehensive softscape installation and maintenance. For local homeowners dealing with common issues like tree root lawn damage and soil cracking, we offer targeted solutions. This can involve proper irrigation installation to prevent soil stress, expert shrub and tree care to manage root systems, and the construction of retaining walls to stabilize and protect vulnerable areas of your property. From initial design to long-term maintenance, JAF Landscaping builds and preserves landscapes that are both beautiful and resilient against Utah's unique climate challenges.
Question Answers
How can a new retaining wall help with soil cracking in my Salt Lake City yard?
Soil cracking often indicates erosion or shifting soil, especially on sloped properties. A professionally built retaining wall from JAF Landscaping provides critical structural support. It holds soil in place, prevents further erosion that leads to cracks, and creates stable, level areas for planting or patios. We assess your specific site to design a wall that addresses the root cause of the cracking, protecting your landscape's integrity.
My lawn is damaged by tree roots. Can you help without removing the tree?
Absolutely. We offer several solutions to manage tree root lawn damage. Our shrub and tree care experts can perform root pruning to redirect growth away from high-traffic lawn areas. We can also redesign the affected zone, installing a decorative walkway or patio over the roots, or replanting with shade-tolerant ground cover. Proper irrigation construction also ensures water reaches grass roots effectively, even in competition with tree roots, to promote a healthier lawn.
What's included in your landscape maintenance to prevent common local problems?
Our proactive landscape maintenance program for Salt Lake City homes focuses on prevention. It includes regular shrub pruning to maintain plant health and reduce disease/insect risks, deep-root lawn aeration to alleviate soil compaction (a contributor to cracking), and seasonal adjustments to irrigation systems to ensure even watering and prevent dry, cracked soil. This consistent care helps identify small issues, like early signs of shrub disease or irrigation leaks, before they become major problems for your property.
Main Services
- Shrub care
- Walkway construction or installation
- Landscaping building construction
- Shrub planting
- Landscape construction or installation
- Shrub pruning or trimming
- Shrub removal
- Construction or installation
























