Our Landscaping Blog
Welcome to the Double A Services blog! We’re passionate about creating beautiful, functional outdoor living spaces for Ohio homeowners. From expertly built paver patios and outdoor kitchens to stunning pool landscapes, retaining walls, pergolas, and pavilions, our work is designed to elevate your property. Explore our blog for insights into our professional landscaping services, inspiring project ideas, and tips on how we can transform your outdoor spaces into something extraordinary.
How Firepits Boost Backyard Usability Year-Round
If your backyard sits empty most of the year, you may be missing one feature that makes it ...
What to Do When Pavers Shift or Crack
Paver patios, walkways, and driveways are popular for their durability and classic look-but even the best paver installations ...
The Right Way to Build a Backyard Firepit Area
A backyard firepit is more than just a trendy landscaping feature-it's a gathering place for family and friends, ...
How to Prevent Runoff from Flooding Your Garden
When heavy rain hits Central Ohio, it can turn a beautiful garden into a soggy, muddy mess. While ...
When to Replace Your Old Retaining Wall
Retaining Walls are more than just a visual feature in your yard-they're essential for preventing erosion, managing slopes, ...
Is Your Retaining Wall Leaning? What It Means
A leaning retaining wall is more than just an eyesore-it's a warning sign that your landscape may have ...
Pool Deck Pavers Too Hot? Here’s a Better Option
Spending time by the pool should be enjoyable-not painful. But during Central Ohio's hottest summer days, many homeowners ...
What to Know Before Building an Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen can turn your backyard into a true extension of your home-a place to cook, entertain, ...
Protecting Your Home’s Foundation with Proper Grading
Your home's foundation is one of its most important structural components-and one of the most expensive to repair ...
The Importance of Proper Lawn Grading and Drainage
Many homeowners don't realize that the foundation of a healthy, usable lawn starts with what lies beneath the ...
Designing the Perfect Paver Pool Deck for Your Backyard
A backyard pool is a major investment-and your surrounding pool deck plays just as important a role in ...
Enhancing Your Retaining Wall with Cap Stones and Lighting
A retaining wall does more than hold back soil-it shapes your landscape, defines outdoor living areas, and contributes ...
Understanding the Importance of Geogrid in Wall Construction
Geogrid is a high-strength mesh made from synthetic polymers. It's installed in layers between compacted soil and wall ...
How to Combine Retaining Walls and Paver Patios
Retaining walls and paver patios are both valuable additions to any landscape, but when designed together, they become ...
Maximize Small Yards with Smart Hardscape Layouts
Not every yard comes with sprawling square footage, but that doesn't mean it can't be beautiful, functional, and ...
How Proper Grading and Walls Solve Sloped Yard Problems
A sloped yard might look picturesque at first glance, but it can create serious challenges for homeowners in ...
How to Choose the Right Pavers for Your Patio or Walkway
Choosing the right pavers for your patio or walkway is one of the most important decisions you'll make ...
Wood or Composite, Which Is Best for Your Deck?
Building a new deck or replacing an existing one is an exciting project for any homeowner. A deck ...
What Is a Seat Wall and Where Are They Used?
When it comes to enhancing outdoor spaces, seat walls are a versatile and stylish addition that can provide ...
How To Handle Elevation Changes In Your Landscape
Ohio homeowners often encounter the challenge of landscaping properties with varying elevations. From sloped backyards and elevated front ...