Are you looking for a way to upgrade your landscaping or outdoor living space? If you want to create more privacy or an interesting focal feature for your backyard, you may want to consider adding a pergola. What Is a Pergola? A pergola is a structure that adds privacy and shade to outdoor areas. It…
Retaining walls can be used for various landscaping projects, from raised flower beds to stabilizing a slope or hill. They also can be completed using various materials, some more expensive than others. There are several possibilities if you are looking for the cheapest retaining wall options. What Is a Retaining Wall? Retaining walls are structures…
Do you have areas in your yard where no grass grows, or do you need a pretty border? There are other options besides grass to provide ground coverage. One of the options is low-growing plants, many of which have beautiful flowers. Let’s look at the types of low-growing perennials that bloom all summer. If you…
If you want a beautiful, lush lawn fast, there is nothing better than sod to create the turf you desire. While sod is more expensive than planting grass seeds, it can give you almost immediate results. But before you order sod, you need to know the different sod sizes and how much you will need.…
Water drainage is a vital component to maintaining your yard and property. When you have poor drainage, it can become a costly problem that can ruin your landscaping and impact your home. If you have erosion problems, you need to explore the best drainage and erosion solutions. Erosion is a natural phenomenon, but it becomes…
Turf grass is the most popular option for ground cover in residential yards, but it can be difficult to maintain. More and more homeowners are looking for alternatives to turf grass, and one of the latest trends is kurapia grass alternative. Is kurapia ground cover a good choice for your yard? What Is Kurapia? Kurapia…
It is hard work creating a beautiful lawn. You need to fight drought, hot sun, depleted soil, erosion and so much more. One of the other pitfalls when cultivating a lush lawn is grub worms. Do you know the damage signs of grubs on lawn? Here is what you should look for and how to…
Are you looking to add a splash of color to your landscaping? Red-top grasses can bring beauty and functional benefits to your property, and they are low maintenance. Here are some of the benefits of red fountain grass and other red-top grasses that you can add to your landscaping. What Is Ornamental Red Grass? Unlike…
Maintaining a healthy lawn takes work, especially when there are so many hurdles to overcome. You need the right soil, irrigation, fertilizer and more to obtain a lush lawn. Even when you do everything right, there are other enemies of healthy grass, including chinch bugs – lawn destroyers. What Are Chinch Bugs? If you live…
Your lawn and landscape beds all need nutrients to keep your grass and plants thriving. Sun, water, air and certain organic compounds in the soil are vital for plants. When the soil is depleted of nutrients, you may need to add fertilizer. Do you know when to apply Milorganite to your lawn? What Is Milorganite?…
