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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Bellaire Landscaping Houston

“Bellaire” means good air and this phrase paints a good picture of the atmosphere in the special city of Bellaire, a city within the city limits of Houston. Since 1987, Exterior Worlds has contributed to its exceptional ambiance by putting a deft mix of luxury design elements and materials in Bellaire landscaping.

Known for its luxury landscape designs, Bellaire landscaping is a vital part of this community’s attraction. Well-maintained yards with mature trees, luxury swimming pools, outdoor kitchens and plush patio designs are just some of the features found in Bellaire landscaping.

Composed of about 6,000 households, Bellaire is desired for its upscale homes within a short commute to central Houston. Also noteworthy are its active parks and recreational areas and quality schools. It was founded in 1908 on land that was part of the original ranch that belonged to William Marsh Rice, the namesake of Rice University. During the building boom that followed World War II, the city adopted its home rule charter, thereby deciding to remain apart from Houston.

In landscaping matters, tree preservation is taken seriously in Bellaire. We believe trees are valuable assets on your property, good for you and good for the environment. During building and remodeling projects, they need special TLC, such as temporary irrigation systems and judicious digging around root systems.

As is true of the entire Houston area, drainage issues are of concern in Bellaire. Exterior Worlds recommends a properly designed drainage system as a smart investment to our Bellaire clients. It helps combat problems cause by our volatile weather and this region’s clay soil that can become easily compacted.

The City of Bellaire has an extensive set of rules and regulations that govern residential and commercial landscaping. These guidelines include the location of structures and their height, excavation methods and equipment usage, and general permitting. Lot coverage percentage is also regulated by city ordinances. This figure relates to drainage issues and is defined as the ratio of the lot that can be covered with impervious materials. During our years in business, Exterior Worlds has become an expert on all these rules.

As strict as they are, these regulations protect everyone’s property value. For homeowners planning landscaping projects, selecting the right professional landscaper or contractor is a critical aspect of Bellaire landscaping. If you go with someone who is unfamiliar with the rules and regulations, you could end up in a frustrating and costly fix.

One real life example that Exterior Worlds was called on to remedy: a homeowner hired an inexperienced pool contractor to install a pool in the backyard. The contractor didn’t know the regulations about tree preservation and carelessly tore up tree roots. They even used an axe at one point. In compliance with city regulations, inspectors stopped the work. They then required the homeowner to replace a lost tree with a mature tree, something that can cost several thousand dollars depending on the species. Further, they fined the homeowner about $2,500 for noncompliance with city ordinances.

The homeowner ended up hiring Exterior Worlds to fix the damages and complete the work. Frustrating and costly, to say the least.

For high-end landscape design and services in Bellaire and other fine neighborhoods in the Houston area, call Exterior Worlds, 713-827-2255.

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