A perfectly planned and landscaped property is a beauty to behold. It can also require an exhausting level of care and work to maintain. Thankfully, there are scores of simple ways you can reduce the amount of time you spend on upkeep, and more time enjoying the fruits of your labors. One of the most…
One of the the hottest emerging trends in modern landscape design is built around the conservation of water. The eco-friendly, green movement has been gathering steam for years, and now is making its way to lawn and garden design. Dispelling Green Landscaping Myths Landscaping design with a focus on water conservation, or xeriscaping, is a…
Landscaping that’s poorly designed or inadequately maintained can damage a home’s curb appeal. Furthermore, poor landscape design negatively affects the view you have of your own home. Instead of making you smile, a bad landscape can make you cringe. Here are three common landscaping flaws capable of killing any home’s curb appeal. Haphazard Planting There…
Maintaining a beautiful landscape takes thought and work. And, because most property owners fail to plan or put in the work, they often make the following landscape mistakes. Monochrome Landscaping Having a landscape that’s made up of “more of the same” is boring. Avoid saturating your yard and landscape with only your favorite shrub, plant,…
What exactly is a weed? Most people would agree that a weed is an “unwanted plant” that grows somewhere you don’t want it to be. People dislike and hate weeds for many reasons, including: Weeds disrupt the uniformity, beauty, and harmony of yards and landscapes. Weeds steal precious nutrients, light, and moisture from grass, plants,…
One of the most persistent maintenance issues for homeowners is weed control. Weeds ruin your attractive landscape by stealing water, nutrients, and space from your plants, flowers, and grass. And regardless the season, weeds are able to germinate and grow. Yet, simply pulling weeds often only leaves you with new weeds sprouting within a matter…
When designing their homes, many people ignore or overlook outdoor lighting. Perhaps, this is because we spend more time indoors than outdoors. This might explain why some people tend to infuse great creativity into their home’s interior design, but inject little creativity into their home’s exterior design. Nevertheless, it can be a major mistake to…
Outdoor lighting is an option and opportunity for you to enhance the attractiveness of your pool/deck area, garden, patio, and other areas. For example, pool-side parties are more fun when your home’s landscape has proper outdoor lighting. Lights that are well-chosen and strategically placed can: Transform your home’s outdoor space Liven up your entire home…
Outdoor lighting speaks of your unique style. Yet it can also provide safety and security for you, your family, and guests. Beauty and functionality are not mutually exclusive. Both can co-exist harmoniously, giving you the best of all three worlds – beauty, safety, and security. Outdoor lighting gives you the opportunity to instantly boost your…
Aesthetic purposes are one of the major reasons why home owners install outdoor lighting. And, yet an amazing thing about outdoor lighting is that it does much more for your home and landscape than just highlight its attractive features. With outdoor lighting, you can transform your yard into a place for nighttime activity and also…
