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​     There are 3 invasive plants that I encounter regularly while working and spending time outdoors in Ann Arbor. Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, and Oriental Bittersweet spread quickly while choking out many of the existing plants. These 3 plants vary greatly in appearance but share the common trait of producing massive amounts of berries each fall. These berries spread short distances quickly but are also moved longer distances after being eaten by animals. ​
​     Aside from altering natural areas by diminishing plant diversity, these plants can be an absolute nuisance in a residential landscape. A single buckthorn tree will create dozens of other plants. If allowed to grow for a few years, they'll be 5 - 10ft tall and difficult to remove. Cutting buckthorn and honeysuckle down to the ground will stop them from spreading temporarily but they both grow back vigorously. 

         Bittersweet is a vine that twists around anything it can find. The vines leaf out and will cover trees with shade. The vines can be cut at the base but are nearly impossible to remove from trees once they've wrapped themselves around branches. This can turn an otherwise nice tree into an eyesore for a long time. 
     Keeping plants like these from taking over woodlands is a difficult and complicated task. Fortunately smaller areas are easier to manage. With proactive weed pulling, home landscapes can thrive and ornamental plants wont have to compete with plants like honeysuckle and buckthorn.  

The answer is, it depends. Many types of construction projects are priced by the square foot. Because there are so many variables that can affect how a brick paving project is completed, we price all of our paving jobs based on material costs plus labor costs. 





A few factors that will have the biggest effect on the price include:

• The pavers that are used.
• Is the area close to a parking area and easily accessible?
• Is there currently anything in the space that will need to be demolished or hauled away?
• Is the area level or sloped. Does a substantial amount of earth need to be moved to make the area level. Will steps or retaining walls be needed? 
• How big of an area is being paved? Small patios will usually cost more per square foot.  

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4x8 Holland paver patios will usually fall between $15-20 per square foot if it is a straight forward project. Using something like Unilock Brussel pavers adds about $3 per square foot. Building a patio on a hill with a retaining wall could easily double the price. After meeting with you and discussing your project, you'll receive a price on your project.