
The use of natural stone materials are always Don’s personal preference. But that’s not to say some of the other choices such as Unilock ™ pavers and wall materials provide great application, as well as being a cost effective alternative to natural stone. So whether you choose reclaimed barn foundation stone for your retaining walls [...]

Out-cropping stones are large, flat or irregular pieces of sandstone. We typically have ours quarried and trucked to us Semis from the mountains of central Pennsylvania. These stones range from 200 pounds to 2500 pounds. As you can see in the photos, the use of out-cropping stoned lends itself to a very natural look [...]

Although we love using reclaimed road bricks for paving surfaces (see photos), the use of concrete for these applications are more economical and offer many design choices that Seager Scenic Design can create and install for you. Whether it is the commonly used “broom” finish or a hand troweled “rosette” finish, or even the increasingly [...]

Controlling excess water is the most important feature of a landscape. Understanding the effects of water is Don’s first goal when designing ANY project. It is of the utmost importance to a successful landscape. Water problems can cause wet basements and force plants to either strive or die from root rot. There are many ways [...]

At Seager Scenic Design, we strive to provide our clients with the highest quality of plant material provided by mostly Ohio nurseries, but also nurseries as far away as California and Oregon. We can usually located and install any plant you desire. We’re able to handle the largest of trees, from a 30 foot [...]

It’s very important to any successful landscape project to have a plan in place. it can be as simples as a few notes and sketches to detailed drawings. Don attended Ohio State University and was influenced by the late professor Fred Busher, and is still very valuable to the process of Don’s designs. Though [...]

Seager Scenic Design offers many grading and excavation services to builders, landscapers and home owners. We own several Bob-Cat skid-steer loaders with many attachments such as a rockhound, augers, forks, etc., as well as mini excavators with several size buckets and small ton dump trucks. Plus much larger equipment is also available as [...]

Since the beginning of time, one of the most calming and relaxing features of any landscape is the use of various water features and applications that involve fire. The sound of a gentle stream, or a pond and waterfall with koi fish swimming about can bring our level of stress in our daily lives to [...]

In ground sprinkler systems have evolved over the years from manual on/off systems to sophisticated electric timer clocks. These timer clocks can control the among of watt distributed in your landscape, whether it uses traditional spray systems or the more eco-friendly drip systems. Seager Scenic Design recommends automatic systems for lawn areas, but no [...]

Special effect accent lighting is the best way to enjoy the outsides of your home and landscape, no matter if you’re inside of your home viewing out your windows, or if you’re outside enjoying the evening. Special effect lighting offers security, focuses on traffic patterns, walks and steps, driveways, or particular specimen plants or [...]

Having a created space to enjoy a safe, warm fire outside in the landscape garden has become quite popular to many over the past few years, whether it’s a fire place much like what may be seen in your home, or a simple fire pit creating a camp like space. Since the beginning of man [...]