FAQ

Our landscaping guarantees include a one-year warranty on all plants and shrubs. We also offer two-year guarantees on trees and weed-free guarantees for lawns.

With our commercial and residential landscaping, we install annual flowers or seasonal colors twice a year, in late spring and fall. 

Our ShurLawn & Landscape crew can design, install, and renovate any commercial or residential landscape. We can also handle pool landscaping and new construction. 

Our landscaping company holds several up-to-date licenses including landscape contracting, pesticide applicator, general contractor, and first-class arborist licensing. 

It could take a couple of days to several weeks to complete landscape installations depending on the size and complexity of the project.

You can absolutely select your ideal plants for a garden setup, walkway border, etc. Our landscaping experts will also recommend the best options for your property’s location and soil type. 

French drains can last up to ten years. However, the longevity depends on how long it takes for silt to fill the spaces between the gravel—all the more reason to hire a reputable team for the project.

French drains can be up to eight feet deep, depending on the peculiar needs of the property.

No. After the French drain is in place, you can cover it up with soil, vegetation, or decorative stone to blend into the rest of the landscaping.

It takes around 10 to 14 days for your new sod to root. That’s after laying the sod in well-prepared soil.

Yes, you can lay sod anywhere as long as you adequately prepare the area. Laying your sod on poor soil leads to rooting failure. You’ll need to repeat the process.

Yes, the sod-based lawn will last as long as one grown from seeds if you take good care of it.

Experts like ShurLawn & Landscape can complete most new lawn installation projects within a couple of hours. It usually depends on the size of your lawn area.

The hardscape solutions you should choose will come down to two things: your preferences and the needs of your landscape. Is your yard battling erosion and needing retaining walls? If you’re unsure, chat with ShurLawn & Landscape.

Your hardscape installation project’s timeline depends on how many fixtures there are and each one’s complexity. ShurLawn & Landscape always communicate the project timeline ahead of time for clarity on what to expect.

Mild excavation is usually necessary to create a sturdy foundation for stone surfaces. Our professionals have the skills and tools to handle the job efficiently. We always respect clients’ properties to minimize mess and avoid unnecessary damage. 

You don’t have to do much to maintain your new patio, walkway, or staircase. Periodic sweeping and rinsing with a garden hose is sufficient, though concrete surfaces need new sealant at least every five years. 

According to the City of Omaha Planning Department, permits are always necessary for construction work. ShurLawn & Landscape is familiar with all local building codes, regulations, and requirements and will handle these logistics on your behalf.

The fertilizing frequency will depend on the current state of your lawn. However, we generally deliver around three lawn fertilizer applications per year.

It’s best to apply fertilizer late in the afternoon or early evening. Fertilizer application during this window reduces the risk of scorching your grass in the midday sun.

Watering after fertilizer treatments for lawns is a good idea as it helps dissolve the fertilizer and get it to the grass roots. However, it’s important to avoid overwatering as the nutrients can wash away from the grass area with any runoffs. We recommend light watering a few days after the application.

Weeds keep coming back to your lawn because it’s hard to permanently keep out the seeds from your landscape. Strong winds and animals often transfer these seeds from one place to another which is why you need to follow a regular weed control schedule to keep them from growing.

Manual weed removal is fine, but it’s not practical. First, it requires too much time investment. Secondly, it only works for fully visible weeds.

You can expect to see weeds withering within 48 hours after the application. However, it can take up to two weeks for some species to fully die.

At ShurLawn & Landscape, we offer weekly lawn mowing and maintenance services. 

When you mow your lawn regularly, grass can achieve a healthier, thicker growth. The grass clippings serve as a natural fertilizer for the soil and add more nutrients to the earth for the grass root systems to absorb. 

Our lawn care experts offer lawn mowing services during the plants’ growing season from April to November. 

At ShurLawn & Landscape, we offer independent yard cleanup services to clients in and around Omaha. You can schedule a yard cleanup service and book others like tree trimming and mulching, if necessary. 

You can absolutely schedule a yard cleanup for an overgrown or distressed property with our professionals. 

It’s best to book a deep cleaning for your Omaha yard in early spring and early fall. 

The right type of pathway lighting to choose will depend on the structure of your landscape. If you have a short walkway, a few bollard lights may be enough. For longer winding paths, you may need to combine a few options. Our highly experienced crew will work with you to make the right choices.

The timeline of the pathway lighting installation will depend on the size of your yard and other unique peculiarities. For example, installations that require some excavation will generally take longer.

However, we typically complete most pathway lighting projects within a day.

We generally recommend spacing your lights six to ten feet apart. This is the optimum range to aim for if you want to avoid redundant lighting and wasting money on path lighting fixtures you don’t need.