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Do you have drainage problems?

Published on March 13, 2009 in Landscaping, Portia Leyendecker and Projects. 0 Comments

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Is your yard holding too much water in places after it rains? Leyendecker Landscape will fix the problem.

We also install irrigation drip or sprinkler systems to suit your landscape needs.

Give us a call 713.426.0649 and we will send over a specialist right away.

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Templet project

Published on March 2, 2009 in Landscaping and Portia Leyendecker. 1 Comment



This has been a project in the making for over a year. This client started with the indoors and revamped pretty much the entire house. Then moved to the out side. The existing water feature needed to be torn out and redone, new drainage and irrigation was installed and finally the planting. We just finished last week and it will fill in perfectly. This space looked like an overgrown amazon before. I wanted to consider how small the space is in the design and created something more quaint and colorful.

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What a difference a new driveway makes.

Published on February 15, 2009 in Landscaping, Portia Leyendecker and Projects. 0 Comments



This is a project we finished last week & it only took us 2 full days. What a difference it makes.

This is a 4 step process:

  1. Grade the area first. The area must be graded in a sloped way so that the water runs off naturally.
  2. Place and install a natural stone border. (Ledgestone in this case)
  3. Adding a Limestone Flexbase then compacting the Flexbase down so it creates a hard but level surface. By adding the appropriate amount of water the Flexbase will mold and grade properly.
  4. Finally add your chosen gravel. Here we used Blackstar Gravel to compliment the stone.

This is a simple way to improve your property while adding value. That sounds like a good investment to me!

All my best – portia

For more information or if you have any landscape needs – please call me! 713-426-0649

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It all starts with your soil!!!

Published on February 10, 2009 in Landscaping, Portia Leyendecker and Projects. 1 Comment

Now is the time to get your soil conditioned for Spring!

Compost! Compost! Compost! (available at most nursery outlets)

The key here is to increase the amount of soil bio-activity that you have. By adding at least 1-2″ of good clean compost twice a year (once in the Spring and once in the Fall) you will increase the amount of trace elements which generate and feed soil building living microbes. This is a great way to condition Houston’s notorious clay soil.

If you have compaction (when your soil seems to be rock hard) issues, usually caused by overly chemically fertilized lawns. Basically killing the living microbes within your soil.

Try adding 1/2″ to 1″ of compost in addition to a generous sprinkling of gypsum. The Gypsum speeds up the process of breaking down the hard clay, improving the soil structure and allowing more absorption of moisture and vital nutrients.

We dig dirt!

all my best, Portia

If you have any questions call me at 713.426.0649 or e-mail at portia@leyendeckerlandscape.com

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