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Landscaping & Design/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about construction techniques for dry-laid ( mortarless ) projects with natural stone and manufactured products as well. I can give details on preparation work for hardscaping in harsh northern climates with deep winter frost. I can also provide you with PDF files with thorough step by step how-to's on many other landscaping projects in your yard. I can answer questions on planting and transplanting trees, how to seed a yard, how to sod a yard and how to properly work with edging and landscaping fabrics. I prefer not to give information on softscaping unless it is related to my climate/hardiness zone. I am in zone 4.
Experience in the area
10 years of landscaping and training other landscapers.
Publications
www.dream-yard.com
Education/Credentials
I have been studying landscaping technique for many years. I spend many hours reading, researching and cross referencing different techniques used all around the world. I have also taken a landscape design course through ICS so I could understand basic residential design. I have used all the tips and different techniques I have studied, and put this together with my experience as a landscaper to write a series of how-to modules. My modules are thorough, and very easy to read and follow.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Ann | 08/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Kevin responded quickly and gave me some ..... |
| ED | 07/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Ann | 06/23/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | We feel confident going forward with the ..... |
| Irina | 06/10/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, Kevin! I've never ..... |
| Jana | 05/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Kevin Goulding
2012-04-15 Patio - retaining wall?:
Hi Elizabeth. Funny, I actually used to live in Pierrefonds when I was very little. My stepmother is from laval. If it is only a gentle slope, I really can't see you needing a retaining wall. There
2012-04-13 Use of rock in flower beds:
Hi Kayla. Certain rocks can also affect plant growth based on their mineral composition. Limestone is a great example of this as it can actually lower the acidity of soil. As far as being too sharp?
2012-03-25 Raised bed along fence line:
I once did a project similar to this but in a larger yard at a customers request. I can't say that building up in front of a fence is a great idea and I really wanted to do, but it can work. Cedar is a
2011-09-01 landscaping:
Hi Carolyn. It's difficult to help you with your front yard landscaping without some pictures of the property, or a personal visit. I also don't know what sort of taste and style that you have in mind?
2011-08-15 laying bricks for patio:
Hi Ann. You are going to have to either modify the bricks by cutting them to fit the area, or modify the area to accept the dimensions of the bricks. 16 inches multiplied by 4 bricks = 64 inches (You
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