No doubt about it, grass can be a pain. All throughout the growing season, homeowners fertilize, pull weeds, water religiously, aerate and mow their lawns - all in an effort to keep their grass looking green and beautiful. While some homeowners like their grass because they want a lawn where their kids can play, other homeowners feel the rewards of a...
Read More
Low-maintenance landscaping is like the holy grail of home improvement. Lots of homeowners want to install low-maintenance landscaping, but for many, this goal seems unachievable. Is a "set it and forget it" yard an actual thing that exists, or is it a figment of the imagination? All yards require some kind of maintenance if they're going to continue to look beautiful, but...
Read More
Creating a well-landscaped yard may seem simple enough, but many people find the task challenging. Knowing the most basic and important elements of a good landscaping design can help with your goals. It's also important to align yourself with a landscaping professional who can help you create a landscape that you'll want to keep for years. Some people ask the question, "What...
Read More
If you just had a new pool installed, or you are looking to alter the appearance and feel of an existing one, you may be looking to landscape around a swimming pool. When you envision your dream pool area, you may dream of something completely different than someone else. However, whatever you see in your head likely has some greenery and...
Read More
Hardscapes make all the difference in your landscape design. By providing visual interest, functionality, rhythm and beauty to your outdoor spaces, hardscapes can improve the value of your home while also improving your quality of life. When you're trying to renovate your outdoor space, hardscapes make all the difference. There's a lot to consider. Knowing your options is important, as is working...
Read MoreLandscape rocks are a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to a landscape. A well-placed boulder, or dry riverbed, can add depth as well as give the landscape a natural appeal. Eight types of landscape rocks are commonly used, and they’re used in many creative ways. And, like all landscape components, there are pros and cons to consider. Pros & Cons of Landscape Rocks Are rocks a...
Read MoreA beautiful, well-manicured landscape provides an aesthetic frame to one of your most important assets: your home. And yet, many lawns and landscapes are hidden more than 50% of the year for one unavoidable natural phenomenon: night. Landscape lighting highlights landscape beds, ornamental trees, walkways, and landscape fixtures around your home, which not only adds another depth of aesthetic value, but also increases...
Read MoreThere are some simple tricks you can use to take the look of your garden up a notch. One of these tricks is landscape edging. By using the right edging you not only keep your mulch where it belongs but also make your yard look tidy. There are a ton of different garden edging techniques out there to choose from. You may...
Read MoreIt’s natural to want your lawn looking as good as possible, but sometimes parts of your grass die off, become scorched, dug up, or just start looking shabby. Maybe you are planting a whole new section of grass, and want it looking as good as the rest as soon as possible. The good news is that there are several techniques available to...
Read MoreAs the summer months wane and we move into fall, the first frost is right around the corner. You’ve spent the warm months tending to your garden, so of course, you care about how it will fare over the winter! The primary question often asked is whether or not frost will kill your plants. It can be one of the worst feelings...
Read More