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Practical Guide to Retainer Wall Design: Function, Materials, and Best Practices

2026-04-13T13:04:37-06:00

Learn how to design durable, attractive retainer walls—covering site assessment, materials, drainage, construction, and when to call an engineer.

Practical Guide to Retainer Wall Design: Function, Materials, and Best Practices2026-04-13T13:04:37-06:00

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MAINTENANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

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Complete the Questionnaire if Interested in Maintenance Service

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Step 2/6

Fertilizer, Weeding & Trimming

Fertilizer applications are recommended 3 times per year for optimal plant and lawn health.

Are you interested in organic fertilizer for beds or lawn? *

Which type of grass is in your yard? If you are unsure what type of grass you have, you may email a photo of the grass to: info@jameslandscaping.com

Bermuda, Whole yard

Bermuda, Front yard only

Bermuda, Back yard only

St. Augustine/Zoysia, Whole yard

St. Augustine/Zoysia, Front yard only

St. Augustine/Zoysia, Back yard only

Are you interested in a proposal for weeding and/or trimming? Please choose from the following options. *

Please check any additional services you will need during the visit(s).

Check irrigation and/or adjust controller settings

Check lighting

Check water feature

Add decomposed granite to flagstone patio and/or pathway, as needed.

Other

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Mulch

Mulch is recommended at least once during the year to help maintain the soil's moisture level and to protect from extreme temperatures.

Please note:
Beds must be clear of leaves, weeds and seedlings before mulch can be applied. Also, if the current bed height is within 2 inches of the top of the foundation, some soil/mulch must be removed. If necessary, additional labor hours to clear leaves, weeds and seedlings, soil removal and haul-off fee will apply if crew must perform any of these services.

Would you like mulch for your existing beds? *

Yes, approximately 2" in Spring

Yes, approximately 2" in Fall

Yes, approximately 1" in both Spring and Fall

No mulch needed this year

If yes, what type of mulch would you prefer for your beds?

Same as previous or last application

Native Hardwood

Cedar

Coffee Brown

Black

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Spring Color

Would you like spring seasonal color for your existing beds? *

Please provide us with your preferred seasonal color in the section below.

Yes

No

Would you like spring seasonal color for your existing pots? *

Please provide us with your preferred seasonal color in the section below.

Yes

No

If YES was selected above, please select from the following spring seasonal colors. Note that the choices indicate sun or shade locations.

Pentas (sun)

Angelonia (sun)

Scaevola (sun)

Sun Coleus (sun)

Zinnia (sun; planted in early June)

Periwinkles (sun or part shade; planted in early June)

Begonia (shade to morning sun or dappled sunlight)

Impatiens (shade to morning sun or dappled sunlight)

Strap Leaf Caladiums (shade to morning sun or dappled sunlight)

Kong Coleus (shade)

Fancy Caladium (shade)

I need help. I don't know how much sun I have.

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Fall Color

Would you like fall seasonal color for your existing beds? *

Please provide us with your preferred seasonal color in the section below.

Yes

No

Would you like fall color for your existing pots? *

Please provide us with your preferred seasonal color in the section below.

Yes

No

If YES was selected above, please select from the following fall seasonal colors. Note that the choices indicate sun or shade locations.

Pansies (sun to part shade)

Viola (sun to part shade)

Cheiranthus (sun to part shade)

Kale (sun to part shade)

Cabbage (sun to part shade)

Chard (sun to part shade)

I need help. I don't know how much sun I have.

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Service Charges and Cap

All visits are subject to sales tax.

List of Maintenance Charges

Weeding and Trimming:
There is a minimum of $380 for stand-alone visits, which covers the first 4 man-hours.

Weeding and trimming done simultaneously with colors, fertilizer, or mulch application are charged at $95 per man-hour for the first 4 man-hours, with no minimum requirement.

Additional hours after the first 4 man-hours are billed at $61 per man-hour. Haul-off, if any, is an additional fee at $150 per full trailer load billed in ¼ increments.

Sprinkler Maintenance:
The hourly charge is $95 per man-hour plus materials during maintenance visits. Stand-alone sprinkler repair visits: $135 per man-hour plus materials, with a 2-hour minimum.

Lighting, Water Feature and Decomposed Granite (DG) Maintenance:
The hourly charge is $61 per man-hour plus materials.

CAP for Weeding/Trimming *

I do not need weeding or trimming ($0)

4 hours only ($380)

No Cap (min 4 hours and additional as needed)

Please indicate the CAP (maximum amount, pre-tax) to be charged per visit. Haul-off is an additional charge.
-Select "No Cap" if you do not have a maximum amount in mind.
-If you have a certain amount in mind, select "Other" and fill in your amount. Example: $XXX

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We are located in Keller, TX, though are mailing address is:

James Landscaping
604 Katy Road
Fort Worth, TX 76244

Office: 817-329-0528
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