Local families and businesses have been struggling due to the current economic climate. Here at R&A, we want to do what we can to help. If you or anyone you know is struggling during this time, please private message us. #CaringForOurCommunity #RALandscaping

DID YOU KNOW?!... An ecosystem is composed of a community that includes living organisms (plants, animals and microbes) and the nonliving components of their environment (air, water, mineral soil). All of these interact with one another creating a system. #Landscaping

Let's Talk Pond Sizes! Your Pond can be as large or small as you wish! The most common size of a pond with a waterfall is about 10’ x 15’. #PondSize #RALANDSCAPING #NewLandscape

Swimming ponds are still up and coming, yet they have so much potential. Instead of a big hole poured with concrete, many people are now opting for the more environmentally friendly option of a swimming pond, or natural swimming pool. #NaturalSwimmingPond #SwimmingPond

Positioning the spillway bowl near the windows will allow the client to hear the soothing sounds of the spillway bowl while inside the home. #NewLandscape #BackyardLife #PureMichigan #GrandRapids #GrandRapidsMI #GrandRapidsMichigan #Kalamazoo

Sustainable landscapes are responsive to the environment while actively contributing to the development of healthy communities. These landscapes clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency, restore natural habitats, and have huge beneficial impacts on the environment.

If you’re looking to add a backyard pond, a fountain, a swimming pond, or any other type of water feature to your landscape, give us a call today so you can start enjoying more of your outdoor space! #NewLandscape #NewLandscaping #OutdoorLivingroom #BackyardLife #PureMichigan

“Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay #RALandscaping #MLK

No need to fear, our spillway bowls can be covered and stay out all year! That's right, even in our frigid Michigan Winters! #SpillwayBowl #NewLandscape #NewLandscaping #OutdoorLivingroom #BackyardLife #PureMichigan #GrandRapids

Let's take a look at our top 5 low maintenance shade plants for your landscape. We’re going beyond hostas and ferns here…so buckle up! 🌿 ASTILBE 🌿 BRUNNERA 🌿 LIGULARIA 🌿 SNAKEROOT 🌿 CORAL BELLS #TuesdayTips #ShadePlants #MichiganLandscape

A properly installed patio with paving stones is not likely to be overrun with weeds. If you have weeds growing between your patio paving stones, we have some tips to get rid of and prevent weed growth: 🌱 SIMPLE MAINTENANCE 🌱 REMOVE BY HAND 🌱 PRESSURE WASHER

While it may not seem too important to have your pond cleaned each spring, it is actually a crucial element to starting the season off right and keeping your pond in top condition. #RALandscaping #Pond #BackyardPond #PondCleaning

3 MUST HAVE WINTER ITEMS FOR YOUR KALAMAZOO KOI POND. 💧 POND HEATER 💧 POND AERATOR 💧 POND LIGHTING R&A is happy to serve our clients in making sure their ponds are equipped to handle all of the seasons! #Pond #KoiPond #KalamazooKoiPond

What landscaping projects are on your list for 2023?! #NaturalSwimmingPool #SwimmingPool #Pond #PureMichigan #GrandRapids #Landscaping #RALandscaping #Backyard #NewLandscape #PureMichigan #GrandRapids #Kalamazoo

Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year in 2023! #HappyNewYear #NewYear #RALandscaping #Landscaping

New Year, New You, New Landscape! #NewYear #NewYou #NewLandscape #NewLandscape #Kalamazoo #Landscape #Landscaping #LandscapeLife #LandscapeDesign #LandscapingLife #Design

Thank you to everyone of our incredible customers who trusted R&A Landscaping with their holiday lights this season! We appreciate you so much! Happy Holidays! 🌟 #HolidayLighting #Holidays #ChristmasLights

Merry Christmas from our family at R&A to yours! May your holiday season be Merry & Bright! 🎄 #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #Holidays #RALandscaping #Kalamazoo #GrandRapids #Landscaping

Wishing everyone a magical Christmas Eve! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! 🌟 #ChristmasEve #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #Holidays #HolidayLighting #Holidays #ChristmasLights #OutdoorLighting #HolidayLights #HolidayDecor

You can get really creative with the lighted figures by your pond or water feature. Here we have a bubbling rock water feature at the entrance of a driveway, add in the polar bears and the penguins and it may start to resemble the arctic…including the temperatures!

Just a Holiday idea but we think Christmas Trees can be outside too! 🎄 #HolidayLighting #Holidays #ChristmasLights #OutdoorLighting