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| Westford-Tyngsborough, MA 01879 | Phone: 978–649-6353 | Fax:
978–649-1901 | inquire@nelanddesign.com |
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Sitework
Prepare your Property for Landscaping Sitework causes the greatest changes to your land and can unlock your lands greatest potential. Landscaping that involves grading has to be done with care. We use the right machine for the right job which increases efficiency, and reduces damage to adjacent areas. With a subtle touch we strive to create a more natural finished terrain. Proper grading and drainage is very important to avoid problems with excess water. Water damage potential is reduced when it is correctly drained and its beneficial effect is increased when water is directed into the areas of your landscape where it can be filtered by plants. Drainage systems may include Swales, Catch Basins, French Drains, Dry Wells and Water Gardens. Respecting native wetlands from construction is a priority to protect this natural filter of our communities water supply. We try to minimize the hauling of excess soil to and from your site by balancing the cut and fill. When needed, we use fill materials which are clean, free of pollution and suitable for their intended use. The quality and quantity of planting soil is the best investment in a successful landscape. We will save your topsoil during site work for reuse later if it is seen to be cost effective. Grading also has to respect the root systems of your existing trees. Trees are evaluated to maximize their potential and those selected for removal are chosen carefully. If your existing landscape includes valuable plant specimens we can transplant them into your new landscape. When existing pavement and structures have to be demolished we provide legal disposal of debris such as concrete, asphalt, stumps and brush which minimizes pollution in the environment.    |