Landscaping, or the placement of plants, trees, and shrubs, is much more than filling bed lines next to the home's exterior. Flakne's approach to landscaping is to coordinate the customers' desires and tastes with the most appropriate plant materials to suit the soil and light conditions. Colors, textures, scale and balance are essential to compliment the home's best features. In this same manner, the least desirable features of a home or yard can be minimized or hidden by the proper design and placement of plant materials. Proper grading is important to eliminate water drainage problems. Overall, the final design must suit the needs of the homeowner with its functionality and style. Finally, to keep the homeowner happy long after the landscape crews have gone, the finished landscape project must be easy to maintain. Flakne's is known for combining beauty, function, style, and low maintenance for ultimate enjoyment.