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How to Use Fill Dirt: A Complete Guide for Landscaping and Construction in Denver

How to Use Fill Dirt Fill dirt is an essential material for anyone tackling landscaping and construction projects. Unlike topsoil, which is rich in organic matter and ideal for planting, fill dirt is ...

Estimating Fill Dirt – Your Guide for Denver Projects

Estimating Fill Dirt for a landscaping project in Denver? This comprehensive guide simplifies the process, helping you calculate the right amount of fill dirt for your project. Whether you’re le...

Terraced Backyard Design: The Best Way to Transform a Sloped Yard

Transforming a Sloped Yard with Terraced Backyard Design A sloped backyard can feel like a landscaping challenge, but with the right approach, it can become one of the most beautiful and functional fe...

Above Ground Pool Removal Cost: What You Need to Know

Removing an above ground pool can be a smart investment—especially if it’s outdated, costly to maintain, or no longer fits your lifestyle. In this guide, we’ll unpack above ground pool r...

Pond Removal in the Greater Denver Area: Why Mackland LLC is the Best Choice

A backyard pond can be a beautiful feature, but over time, many homeowners in the Greater Denver area discover that maintaining a pond is more work than they expected. Algae growth, leaking liners, sa...

Algae Bloom – another reason for pool removal

Deadly algae bloom in abandoned pool: Risks and response Abandoned pools are susceptible to severe algae blooms, potentially including harmful species that pose health risks to both humans and animals...

Pool Removal – the best guide to inground pools

Guide to Pool Removal and knowing When Your Inground Pool Needs to Be Removed.If you bought a house with an inground pool, it’s likely someone else’s dream that you inherited through a rea...

Asbestos Testing in Swimming Pools

Dealing with the Anxiety of Asbestos Testing in Swimming Pools When preparing for a Colorado pool removal, one term that often sparks concern is asbestos testing in swimming pools. Especially for pool...

Tennis Court Removal in Denver

The Hidden Costs of Maintaining an Old Tennis Court: Why Professional Removal Makes Sense Owning a home with a tennis court can seem like a luxury, but as time goes on, the costs associated with maint...

Evergreen Colorado Pool Demolition

Why Evergreen Colorado Pool Demolition Is a Smart Move for Homeowners In Evergreen Colorado, where nature meets luxury living, homeowners often face a surprising question: is it time to remove the bac...

Cherry Hills Pool Removal

Cherry Hills Pool Removal and Real Estate Value Boost In Cherry Hills Village, even luxury homes must juggle yard space. Many estates include pools on multi-acre lots but affluent buyers actually priz...

Pool Removal in Broomfield Colorado: Why MackLand LLC is the Trusted Choice

If you’re thinking about pool removal in Broomfield, Colorado, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are choosing to reclaim their backyards by removing outdated or unused swimming pools. Whet...

Pool Removal in Westminster Colorado: Why It Makes Sense for Homeowners

If you’re a homeowner researching pool removal in Westminster Colorado, you’re likely weighing the pros and cons of keeping an old or underused swimming pool. In many cases, removing a poo...

Pool Removal in Louisville Colorado: Reclaim Your Backyard for Summer Fun

Louisville, Colorado, with its sunny skies and warm, dry summers, is perfect for outdoor living. But if your backyard pool is underused or difficult to maintain, it might be time to consider pool remo...

The Transformation of the Golden Plunge into the Buffalo Rose

The Golden Plunge: A Historic Swimming Pool and Its Legacy at the Buffalo Rose Golden, Colorado, is a town rich in history, from its gold rush origins to its modern-day charm. Among its most beloved l...

Empty Pool Hazards – The Mackland Solution

The Hazards of an Empty Pool & How Mackland Can Help with Safe Removal Swimming pools can be a wonderful addition to a property, offering a space for relaxation, exercise, and social gatherings. H...

Asbestos in Pools

The Hidden Risks of Asbestos in Pools and How Mackland LLC Can Help Asbestos, a once-common material in construction due to its heat resistance and durability, is now known to pose significant health ...

Winter Pool Removal – Best Time of Year

Why Winter Pool Removal Makes the Most Sense to Remove Your Old Swimming Pool For many homeowners, a backyard swimming pool is a symbol of relaxation and fun. But when a pool becomes outdated or falls...

Fill Dirt – Common Best in Denver

Common fill dirt is a mixture of sand, stone, clay, and plant materials that is extracted from the ground and used for a variety of projects. Uses of Common Fill Dirt How to Get Common Fill Dirt Deliv...

9 Smart Reasons – Removing a Pool in disrepair

Thinking of Selling your property with a Pool in Disrepair? The advantages of removing a pool before the sale of the house A pool in disrepair can significantly reduce the value, demand, and time it c...

Pool Removal in Adams County

The Benefits of Pool Removal in Adams County, Colorado While having a backyard pool can be a luxury, many homeowners in Adams County, Colorado, are opting to remove their pools. Whether the pool has b...

Pool Removal in Larimer County

The Benefits of Pool Removal in Larimer County: A Friendly Guide If you’re a homeowner in Larimer County, you know how beautiful this area is, with its scenic views, abundant wildlife, and vibra...

Pool Removal in Arapahoe County

The Benefits of Pool Removal in Arapahoe County Many homeowners in Centennial, Arapahoe County are finding that owning a pool isn’t always the paradise it appears to be. Swimming pools are often...

Pool Removal in Jefferson County

The Benefits of Swimming Pool Removal in Jefferson County, Colorado Swimming pools can be a fantastic addition to any home, providing a great way to cool off during the hot Colorado summers. However, ...

Greenwood Village Pool Removal

In this Greenwood Village Pool Removal the customer had an unusual request.He wanted the concrete pool deck to be left behind. This would require us to just remove the swimming pool shell without doin...

Centennial Pool Removal

In this Centennial Pool Removal we were approached by a realtor who introduced us to the client. This was a very unique property with a lot of character. It had unique masonry work all over and a back...

Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

With this Boulder Colorado Pool Removal project a repeating theme occurred. The customer made the decision to remove the pool without giving further thought about what to do with the reclaimed space. ...

Aurora Colorado Pool Removal

Introduction A swimming pool can be a source of endless enjoyment during its prime years, but as time goes by, it can also become a source of headaches and financial strain. If you find yourself with ...

Loveland Colorado Pool Removal

Loveland Pool Removal This Loveland Pool Removal project was an interesting one. Recent empty nesters started questioning the need for a pool that was only going to be used a few times a year. In addi...

Swimming Pool Demolition – The Best Way

Swimming pool demolition is the process of dismantling or removing a swimming pool from a property. There are various reasons why someone might decide to demolish a swimming pool, including outdated d...

Bill Bowen master craftsman and architect – Pool Removal

Bill Bowen was a lesser known Coloradan architect. He began his private Architectural practice in 1962. Bill was partner in NBBB Architects and owner of BBB Architects. He practiced architecture for a...

Marshall Fire Boulder Colorado Pool Removal

The Marshall Fire was a fire that started on December 30, 2021, shortly before 10:30 a.m. MST, as a grass fire in Boulder County, Colorado.In terms of structures lost, it is the most destructive fire ...

Planting Tight Spaces

Planting Tight Spaces need not be a challenge. Not all landscape planting spaces are wide open. Sometimes space is more limited than we would like. There are plants out there to fit in the narrow ...

Top 10 Reasons to Remove Your Indoor Pool

There are many reasons why you may want to remove your indoor pool. While indoor pools requires less maintenance than an outdoor pool, are a lot easier to keep out leaves, insects, grass, and sand and...

6 Genius New Uses for an Old Pool in Denver

Before you rule out a home with an out-of-date pool, read these 6 Genius New Uses for an Old Pool. Swimming pools have many virtues, especially during scorching summers. But they can easily become eye...

Bringing Life Back to an Old Pool

Have you recently purchase a house with an old pool that hasn’t been opened in years? Has the pool in your backyard seen better days? Is your liner ripped or the plaster cracked? Are you wonderi...

Denver Pool Demolition Contractor

We are Denver’s premier swimming pool removal & demolition contractor. Put your mind at ease and Call MackLand the Denver pool demolition contractor today! Denver Pool Demolition Is your s...

Types of Pool Removal

There are a number of types of pool removal. Here we discuss what they are and what’s involved. Full In-Ground Pool Removal In this type of pool removal the pool is completely demolished and rem...

West Dundee Removal

This West Dundee removal was a typical instance where with a view to selling, the client wanted to increase the value of their real estate by removing their pool. Removing this above ground pool was t...

Denver Indoor Pool Removal and Demolition

There are many options on how to fill your indoor swimming pool. The most common is compactable fill dirt, however, there are other options. In this Denver Indoor Pool Removal we used flowable fill as...

Denver Indoor Pool Removal & Indoor Pool Conversion Specialist

Best Indoor Pool Removal Specialists Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services We have been doing Denver indoor pool demolition for years. Are you trying to decide what to do with an indoor pool? ...

Brighton, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Demolition and Removal

Best Pool Removal Contractor in Brighton, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our client in Brighton, Colorado was done fighting with their fiberglass pool. They had taken to investigatin...

Happy Thanksgiving

MackLand, LLC would like to wish all our friends, family and clients a safe and happy Thanksgiving!...

Boulder, Colorado Indoor Pool Removal

Best Indoor Pool Removal Contractor in Boulder, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our client had recently purchased the house and did not want the pool. They felt the pool was contribut...

Golden, Colorado Pool Demolition and Removal

Best Pool Removal Contractor in Golden, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services This is another project where we did more than just remove the vinyl liner pool. It is a perfect example ...

Denver Excavation Company

Are you in need of excavator services in Denver and the surrounding areas? MackLand, LLC offers a wide variety of compact excavator services. One of the biggest benefits of using a mini excavator is t...

Arvada Pool Demolition and Removal

Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services We at Mackland are the Arvada Pool Demolition specialists. Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool? 6 Reasons to remove your pool We h...

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal, Lakewood, CO

The Pool Removal Contractor in the Denver Metro Area and Chicagoland Pool Demolition and Removal Services Our clients in Lakewood, CO were ready to get rid of their fiberglass shell pool that had not ...

Chicagoland and Denver Metro Indoor Pool Removals

The Best Indoor Swimming Pool Removal Contractor Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services MackLand continues to improve our operation with the latest equipment and processes available. When you a...

Skate Pool Demolition in Denver, Colorado

The Skate Pool Removal Contractor in the Denver Metro Area and Chicagoland Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you and your backyard skatepark getting older? Not spending a lot of time skating an...

Rental Property Landscaping Dos and Don’ts

Do you want to improve your rental property’s landscaping? As a landlord, you have many responsibilities. Finding ways to prioritize your tasks is the key to efficient management. However, landscapi...

Pool Demolition and Removal, Greenwood Village, CO

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Greenwood Village, CO Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in Greenwood Village? Call M...

MackLand’s Swimming Pool Removal Guide

SWIMMING POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION A swimming pool in disrepair can be a serious burden, until now! No question about it, the cost of swimming pool removal is less than to repair and maintain it. ...

Pool Demolition and Removal in Wheat Ridge, CO

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Wheat Ridge Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in the Wheat Ridge area? Call MackLand...

Pool Demolition and Removal, Arlington Heights, IL

The Best Pool Removal Contractor in Arlington Heights Swimming Pool Demolition and Removal Services Are you thinking about removing your inground swimming pool and are in the Arlington Heights area? C...

Defining the Role of a Landscape Architect

And how it may apply to your project. Every landscape architect will have their own unique description of what they do. From historical preservation, to golf course design, commercial projects, reside...

10 Common Pool Removal Mistakes

Most pool removal mistakes are because you hired the wrong contractor. We often get frustrated calls from homeowners and contractors to fix pool removal mistakes. Sometimes we get called ...

How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Swimming Pool

AVERAGE COST OF REMOVING A POOL WITH RESTORATION GOOD ACCESS (10’ WIDTH) LIMITED (6’ WIDTH) POOR ACCESS Full Pool Removal $10 – 14K $12 – 16K $20K and up Low Impact Pool Removal $7.5 �...

The Changing Backyard

The current pandemic has changed how we work, go to school, socialize, and especially how our homes are being used. Our backyards are seeing more use than ever, and you may be looking out at you...

Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Pool Removal

Concrete Bottom with Steel Sides Looking for more usable space and to update their yard, our clients in Lake Geneva, WI called us to see about their pool removal options. The concrete pool deck covere...

Littleton Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal This Littleton pool removal is a fairly typical case of why homeowners decide to remove their pools. After long deliberation, our client in Littleton, Colorado made the d...

Park Ridge, Illinois Pool Removal

All Concrete Pool Park Ridge, Illinois is a highly sought after housing market. Our client purchased this house with the intent to fix it up as a rental. Removing the old, unused pool in the backyard ...

MackLand’s Pool Removal Process

OUR PROCESS The process starts with two on staff landscape architects that work through all the various facets of your pool removal project such as: obtaining the permits, tree removals, irrigation co...

Littleton, Colorado Pool Removal

Liner Pool with Concrete Bottom Our client in Littleton, CO contacted us here at MackLand last year about possibly removing their pool. We understand that it is a big decision to cross the bridge to...

Wilmette, Illinois Pool Removal

All Concrete Pool Removal Our clients had recently purchased their new home. Unfortunately it came with a backyard pool they did not want. So they called us here at MackLand to have it removed. This a...

Batavia, Illinois Pool Removal

Inground Pool Removal After much debate and the pool being used less and less, our clients in Batavia, Illinois decided it was time to remove their pool. It dominated the back yard and they were ready...

Northbrook, Illinois Pool Removal

Vinyl Liner Pool Removal After enjoying their pool for many years, our clients were ready to see their pool go. The upkeep and maintenance were too much to handle for how little they had used the pool...

Spotlight Lyman Whitaker

Art in the garden is a great investment. It is often underestimated the value and character art adds to the landscape. Gardens and art go together like peanut butter and jelly. After a pool removal we...

Aurora, Colorado Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal After recently purchasing and moving in, our client in Aurora, Colorado contacted us about removing the failing pool that dominated her backyard. This fiberglass shell po...

Fox Lake, Illinois Pool Removal

Fiberglass Sides with Concrete Bottom Pool Removal After putting a lot of work into the inside of the house, our clients were ready to tackle projects out in the yard. This unused pool in Fox Lake, ...

Denver, Colorado Pool Removal

Fiberglass Shell Pool Removal After starting one pool removal in Denver, Colorado, the neighbors next door were curious as to what we were doing. Once they learned we were removing the pool and how ...

Barrington, Illinois Pool Removal

Vinyl Liner Pool Removal Our clients enjoyed having a pool in the backyard, however over time it became more than they wanted to deal with. The liner needed to be replaced and the steel pool walls w...

Pool Removals: Why removing your pool can add value to your property.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #3 It’s come time to sell your house. There is lots of activity but no offers. You keep hearing the same thing; “We love the house, hate the pool”. Perha...

Pool Removals: We specialize in using compact equipment.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #2 You know the saying: “bigger is better”. We have found that is not the case with heavy machinery and with pool removals. In many locations, there is limited a...

Pool Removals: We recommend removing the concrete.

Real Estate Pool Removals: Tip #1 This can be a topic that varies depending on who you ask and where you are located. The landscape architects at MackLand specialize in pool removals and always reco...

Robot Mowers in the Landscape

Yesterday we presented a talk on robotic lawn mowers with Kathy Moseler of Paradise Robotics at the iLandscape Show that is currently going on in Schaumburg, IL. In case you missed it, here are a fe...

DENVER POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

5 REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY 1. Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard Having a pool in disrepair is stressful Every time you look into the back yard you see it and it haunts ...

CHICAGO POOL REMOVAL & DEMOLITION COMPANY

5 REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY 1. Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard Having a pool in disrepair is stressful Every time you look into the back yard you see it and it haunts ...

Lakewood, Colorado Fiberglass Pool Removal

Here is another fiberglass pool we removed, this time in Lakewood, CO. The homeowners had a large backyard, however it was dominated by the pool, concrete deck and some aging shrubs. They were not...

Morton Grove, Illinois Vinyl Liner Pool Removal

We recently removed a vinyl liner pool in Morton Grove. The homeowners had not been using the swimming pool in many years and were ready to see it go. The cover had fallen in and the liner was sta...

Golden, Colorado Liner Pool Removal

This vinyl liner pool in Golden, Colorado is a typical style we see. To access, we needed to remove a few sections of fence. With this project, the client also wanted the hold hot tub and raised dec...

Denver Metro Area Pool Removals

We recently had a client who was looking for a reputable Denver Metro pool removal company. They were quite thorough in their approach and did a lot of research. Here are some of the questions that th...

Chicagoland Pool Removals

Removing a swimming pool is quite a big undertaking and clients like to do their due diligence before selecting a contractor. While chatting with prospective clients, the following are common question...

Centennial, Colorado Concrete Pool Removal

Here is another pool removal MackLand, LLC has completed in Centennial, Colorado. We met with these clients while they were in the process of purchasing the home. This pool had not been used in se...

Niles, Illinois Pool Removal

After many years of enjoying their pool, these homeowners decided it was time for the pool to go. As is typical in more urban areas, the backyard was dominated by the pool and concrete pool deck. ...

Golden, Colorado Pool Removal

With this in-ground pool, our clients were in the processes of purchasing this new home. Removing the pool was a contingent part of the sale of the house and needed to be completed in a short time f...

Northbrook, IL Pool Removal

We receive many pool removal calls from Northbrook, IL and this is an example of another one we completed. After purchasing their house, our clients had focused on renovating the inside. Now their...

Arvada, Colorado Pool Removal

MackLand, LLC receives numerous calls about removing pools in Arvada, CO every year. This in-ground pool dominated the backyard at this house. Also, it had not been used in years and had fallen in...

Centennial, Colorado Pool Removal

Looking for a more usable space for their residents, The Pines HOA in Centennial, CO contacted us about removing their pool. They had a fiberglass shell pool that had not be opened and used in over ...

Woodstock, IL Pool Removal

One of our latest in-ground pool removals was in Woodstock, IL. This pool was a liner pool with a vermiculite bottom and fiberglass sides. The clients were not getting a lot of use out of the pool...

Schaumburg, IL Pool Removal

This Schaumburg, IL pool had been damaged by recent storms. The homeowners had been debating removing the pool, and the last round of storms and damage helped make up their minds. The pool was the d...

Chicago, IL Pool Removal

Sometimes we get a bit of a surprise once we start a job, this Chicago, IL pool removal was one of those. As with many of the pool removal jobs that we get called to, one of the reasons for this one w...

Lake Forest, IL Pool Removal

MackLand, LLC removes pools all over the Chicagoland area. Here is an example of one of the pools we have removed in Lake Forest, IL. Our clients purchased the home a few years ago and had been work...

New Evergreen Shrubs for 2019

Evergreen shrubs provide all season interest. Below are some new introductions for 2019 from Proven Winners. Pinpoint Blue False Cypress (Chamaecyparis lawsoniana) Naturally growing as a narrow colu...

New Deciduous Shrubs for 2019

Every year, nurseries and plant growers present new deciduous shrubs for the growing season. Below are some new shrubs presented by Proven Winners. Scentlandia Sweetspire (Itea virginica ...

Ambrogio 4.0 Robotic Lawn Mower

The world of robotic lawn mowers is constantly growing and adapting. In a previous post, Mack Land provided an overview of how robotic lawn mowers work. We have also covered Ambrogio’s GRE...

Pool Demolition and Removal in Northbrook, IL

MackLand, LLC has specialized in removing pools for over 15 years. Northbrook, IL is a community where MackLand, LLC has consistently removed pool after pool. Once summer we removed three pools on...

Littleton, CO Liner Pool Removal

Here is another Littleton, CO pool removal. The homeowners came to the decision that they were not using the pool enough and wanted more usable backyard space. This is another project where we did m...

Barrington, IL Indoor Pool Removal

The majority of the pools we remove are outside. However, we also specialize in indoor pool removals. Indoor pools present their own set of challenges. With this Barrington, IL pool removal, we ...

Shrubs for Winter Interest

While flowering shrubs are fantastic through the spring and summer, to truly get color year-round, we need to look at shrubs that provide winter interest. This can be accomplished through evergreen ...

Denver, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

Most of our pool removal requests come in from private homeowners. Yet sometimes we work directly with other contractors. With this project, we were contacted by Phase One Landscapes. Their clie...

Water Feature

That high maintenance eye sore of a pool has eventually been removed and you are considering replacing it with a water feature. There are many types of water feature, here we will discuss a few of the...

Winterize your Pool

What steps should be followed to winterize your pool? We have published many articles about pool liability, the real estate value of removing your pool and pool removal in general. There’s no doubt...

Highland Park, IL Concrete Pool Removal

Here is another all concrete pool removal we completed in Highland Park, IL. Our clients had recently purchased the home and jumped in renovating the inside. The pool outside however, had them at a ...

Labor Day

Many folks consider Labor Day as the end of summer. Well that’s not really true. Labor Day falls on the first Monday in September and summer officially ends September 22nd. Now that we have got ...

Addison, IL Pool Removal

This Addison, IL Pool Removal was a perfect example of the wonderful results that can be achieved by reclaiming land previously occupied by a pool that had fallen into a total state of disrepair. The...

Skokie, IL Pool Removal

Our Illinois branch in Chicago just completed this Skokie Pool Removal. A traditional all concrete in ground pool including a large deck that dominated the back yard. The client having small children ...

Deerfield, Illinois Pool Removal

Here is another Deerfield, IL pool removal where the owners were just not getting enough usage of the pool to justify its operating costs. They also realized that replacing the area that the pool occu...

Greenwood Village, CO Fiberglass Pool Removal

This Greenwood Village fiberglass pool removal in Colorado was your standard below ground fiberglass shell design as can be seen below. Our client was tired of continually having to fix leaks and it w...

West Chicago, IL Pool Removal

Sometimes we get a bit of a surprise once we start a job, this West Chicago, IL Pool removal was one of those. As with many of the pool removal jobs that we get called to, one of the reasons for this ...

Longmont, CO Pool Removal

This Longmont, CO pool removal was as a result of a client who wanted to see if we could help solve a problem they were experiencing. Spring was approaching and the client wanted to make better use of...

Ornamental Trees

Ornamental trees are grown for their flowers, foliage, attractive bark or fruits. Ornamental trees are usually woody perennial plants having distinct trunk and crown at the top. Ornamental or landscap...

Chickens in the Garden

If you already have chickens in the garden or are thinking about getting some, here are some points to consider. Advantages of Chickens in the Garden Chickens in the garden make wonderful tillers R...

Perennial design

Perennial design – plan it and almost forget it! With a well planned perennial design your garden is filled with hardy perennials that come back each year needing little more than the occasional...

Natural stone retaining wall

What is a natural stone retaining wall? To answer that we first need to take a look at what retaining walls are in general. A retaining wall is a structure that holds or retains soil behind it. There ...

Wheat Ridge, CO Pool Removal

We received this Wheat Ridge, CO pool removal request at our Denver office. It was the end of fall with spring around the corner and this client decided that it was time to create a lot more usable ba...

Cary, IL Pool Removal

In our 6 Reasons to remove your swimming pool article we mention how mosquitoes could be attracted to stagnant pool water, this was the case in this Cary, IL pool removal exercise. The most common rea...

Ambrogio L400 Elite

The Ambrigio L400 Elite caught our attention here at MackLand, LLC. The Italians aren’t only famous for their sports cars, motorcycles, clothing, food etc. They have also used their flair for de...

West Dundee, IL – Pool Removal

This West Dundee, IL pool removal was a typical instance where with a view to selling, the client wanted to increase the value of their real estate by removing their pool. Removing this above ground p...

Car Lift – The next generation in parking

Just when you thought you have seen it all, along comes the car lift. Having your swimming pool removed is one big decision, deciding what to do with the resulting space is another. We have previously...

Ambrogio Robot – Robotic Lawn Mower

In our previous article titled ROBOTIC MOWER – WHICH ONE FOR MY LAWN? we spoke about the features of robotic mowers in general, here we focus more on the Ambrogio Robot series and how they not only...

Garden trains – after the pool removal

Garden trains? What has this got to do with landscaping? Read further. That pool in the yard has been an eyesore for many years and you have eventually decided to have it professionally removed. The q...

Denver Pool Removal

We received an inquiry from our Colorado office from a prospect looking for a reputable Denver pool removal company. Removing a swimming pool is quite a big undertaking and clients like to do their du...

Chicago pool removal

We recently had a client who was looking for a reputable Chicago pool removal company. They were quite thorough in their approach and did a lot of research. Here are some of the questions that they as...

Smart Irrigation

In our previous article we spoke specifically about the Rachio Smart Irrigation system and what features a good smart controller needs to have. In this article we talk about smart irrigation in genera...

Recycling Pool Heaters

The question about Recycling Pool Heaters often comes up. When you remove as many pools as we do here at MackLand we tend to accumulate a lot of recyclable material such as pool heaters. Recycling po...

Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping is known as the art of conserving water through creative landscaping. The concept was coined and trademarked by Denver Water, the city of Denver’s water department, during a diffi...

Compact Excavator Advantages

The compact excavator or mini excavator has many advantages with very few disadvantages. You will notice that we use these versatile excavators for a great deal of the services we offer. Here are so...

Fiberglass Pool Removal

The location of this fiberglass pool removal job was in Huntley, Il. This was an above ground salt water pool that had fallen into bad disrepair. With the high water table, water was welling up undern...

Landscape Architect – why hire one?

At the bottom of our website you will notice the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) logo of which we are a member. What’s the significance of this and why should you hire a landscap...

6 Winter Backyard Tips

Just because winter is just around the corner doesn’t mean your backyard must lie dormant until spring. Here are some tips to follow that will help make your winter backyard a little more appeal...

Winter Storms preparedness

Know your risk What Winter storms occurs when there is significant precipitation and the temperature is low enough that precipitation forms as sleet or snow, or when rain turns to ice. Winter storms c...

Littleton, CO – Fiberglass Pool removal

This Littleton, Co – Fiberglass Pool removal job demonstrates that not all in ground pools are concrete. While the same general principles of pool removal apply the details are a little different. ...

Greenwood Village, CO – Pool Removal

This Greenwood Village, CO – Pool Removal was recently completed. No two pool removal exercises are exactly the same. We need to take into consideration the construction of the pool, it’s ...

Above Ground Pool Removal

The process of above ground pool removal differs somewhat to the traditional concrete pool removal. Here we will discuss the process of above ground pool removal a little more. As discussed in our var...

Robotic Mower – Which one for my lawn?

The Robotic Mower Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for some time but the Robotic Mower is relatively new to the market. Here we will discuss a little more about how they work, what features to...

6 Reasons to Remove your Swimming Pool

REASONS TO REMOVE YOUR SWIMMING POOL TODAY 1. Reduce Stress and Enjoy your Back Yard • Having a swimming pool in disrepair is stressful and could be a liability • Every time you look into the back...

Restoring your lawn, seed vs sod

Restoring Your Lawn So you are looking at restoring your lawn and you are not sure of the options. Let us help you with your decision. The two main options are planting new seed or laying sod which i...

Heated Driveway – Melt That Snow

Staying safe and slip-free is the number one reason to install a heated driveway snow melting system. The main reason people have heated driveways is for safety. Many driveways are impossibly steep a...

Hydrangeas – Plant – Grow – Care

When embarking on a landscape architecture exercise hydrangeas are a popular choice due to their captivating display of beautiful flowers and foliage. Hydrangeas come in types that can flourish in su...

Garden Checklist – June

June is about half way through already and although a little belated it’s not too late to review your garden checklist as summer approaches. Annual and Perennial Care Remove spent blooms of annu...

Liability of owning a pool – worth it or not?

The liability of owning a pool must not be taken lightly. A backyard pool can be a lot of fun, but it does not come without some liability issues that homeowners should be aware of. Safety devices and...

Landscaping Mulch

Selecting the Right Landscaping Mulch There is no one, universal landscaping mulch for everything. There are pros and cons to every mulching material. Whatever the material, mulch needs to stay put to...

Rachio Irrigation – smart sprinklers and controllers

There are a number of companies offering smart sprinklers and irrigation controllers. Here we discuss more about Rachio Irrigation . Smart sprinklers and irrigation controllers can simplify home lawn ...

Pool Removal – The Real Estate Value

Whether or not to remove a pool is a very common question. In many instances, pool removal can in fact increase the value of one’s property. Here is a list of factors that may have a negative...

ALGONQUIN, IL – Pool removal

On this ALGONQUIN, IL – Pool removal job, the customer wanted his dilapidated above ground pool removed to make space for a larger garden. The Problem After many years of use one day someone noticed...

Lakewood, CO – Pool removal

This Lakewood, CO – Pool removal job is a typical all concrete pool demolition. The Problem After years of expensive pool maintenance and a reduced size backyard this client decided that it was ti...

Littleton, CO – Concrete Pool removal

This Littleton, CO – Concrete Pool removal was completed last fall. After taking into consideration the construction of the pool, it’s location on the property and local rules and regulation...

Long Grove, IL – Pool removal

This Long Grove, IL – Pool removal client had an all concrete in ground pool. The Problem Our usual process is to use low impact machinery to break up the entire pool bottom and to then leave of ...