FAQs

FAQs

SCS-Fargo, LLC

Have a landscaping-related question? We have the answer. Check out these FAQs and give us a call today for more information!

  • What’s the best time of year for landscape installation?

    Landscaping takes place in cycles throughout the year. According to Angi, spring is generally the best time for prepping and planting flower beds, such as larger perennials, and beginning hardscaping projects. The summer construction season is when the majority of large landscaping and hardscaping projects are done. Fall is then a great time for planting trees and bushes since temperatures are lower. Hardscaping also continues through the fall until the ground freezes or it begins to snow. 


    During a past project that began in late summer, all the hardscaping work including the patio, sittings, walls, and fireplace was completed. The trees and shrubs were planted as well. Then, the following spring, we got the perennial and annual plants in the ground because they thrive in that season. To ensure your project gets done in the desired time frame, start contacting landscaping companies during the winter months. It’s much easier to get on their schedule before spring when their season starts, rather than calling in late summer when crews may be booked out to the end of the season. If you're interested in booking landscaping services in Fargo, ND, give us a call today. 

  • What is the difference between landscaping and hardscaping?

    Modern landscaping refers to the designing, planning, and construction of gardens and other features that both create useable space for outdoor activities and enhance the appearance around a home. Landscaping includes hardscaping and softscaping, although many people refer to them interchangeably. Hardscaping would be the aspect that includes non-organic materials such as stone and woodwork, retaining walls, decks, firepits, and more. Softscaping would then refer to planting designs, creating burms, grading, and mulching. Capital Landscaping does both landscape and hardscape design. If you're also looking for landscaping contractors in Fargo, ND, give us a call today! 

  • Do I need an irrigation system?

    Irrigation systems are not necessary for maintaining the health of your lawn or plants but can be helpful. Irrigation does much of the hard work that watering entails so that you don’t have to because it hits the parts of your lawn you might miss. A hose and sprinkler can be a money-saving alternative but requires you to set timers and manually move the sprinkler around your yard. With either option, though, it’s easy to waste water. Ultimately, you have to decide if an irrigation system is right for you. For more information regarding landscaping services in Fargo, ND, give us a call today.

  • What’s the difference between annuals and perennials?

    Annuals grow for one season, and then die when the weather gets cold. Perennials grow for multiple seasons and regrow every spring after being in dormancy during the winter. Examples of popular annuals in Iowa are pansies, snapdragons, petunias, geraniums, salvia, California poppy, violas, and many more. Some perrenial examples are daffodils, phlox, peonies, purple coneflower, daylilies, black-eyed Susans, Virginia bluebells, coral bells, hostas, and more. Looking for landscaping contractors in Fargo, ND? Give us a call today! 

  • Why is professional lawn maintenance so important?

    Whether or not you hire a professional is up to you, but paying meticulous attention to your lawn will provide a multitude of benefits. It’ll give you a great space for your family to enjoy, increase the value of your home, provide oxygen to the environment, and cool down the area around your home, making your air conditioner’s job easier. An established lawn will also have a deep root system that controls erosion, runoff, and the purity of water that is funneled into the groundwater supply. Healthy lawns can trap the dust and impurities that we want to keep out of that. If you're looking for professional landscaping companies in Fargo, ND, look no further than SCS-Fargo, LLC!

  • What is the benefit of adding mulch to flower beds?

    There are many benefits, including: 


    • Helping the soil retain moisture 

    • Contributing to soil health as the breakdown of the mulch happens over time 

    • Blocking sunlight to pesky weeds, helping to keep them at bay 

    • Repelling insects, depending on the type of mulch used 

    • Controlling soil erosion


    If you're looking for landscaping services in Fargo, ND, give us a call at SCS-Fargo, LLC today! 

  • Should I rake up leaves or mulch them into my lawn with a mower?

    We recommend mulching leaves, as they will add nutrients to your soil and make for a healthier lawn. Raking up the leaves will not harm your lawn, but you’ll also be missing out on the benefits leaves provide. One note of caution, do not ignore blankets of full leaves on your lawn; either raking or mulching is necessary. If you don’t, the leaves can actually do more harm than good since they’ll block sunlight and air from getting to the grass. This problem can be compounded when it rains, eventually leading to turf diseases or dead grass. For more information and quality landscaping contractors in Fargo, ND, contact us today.

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