There are a variety of ways that you can benefit from adding outdoor lighting to your landscape. Safety Benefits For example, consider the following: Well–lit walkways, sidewalks, and paths help visitors and your family to safely navigate and walk. Zone lighting is an excellent way to eliminate special or selected areas of your property during…
Landscaping Crime 1 – Too Much An excessive amount of lawn ornaments in your front yard, or on your property often serve as a serious distraction from your landscape’s natural beauty. The next time you’re considering a new lawn ornament, ask yourself… Where am I going to place it? Why am I putting it there?…
Landscaping Mistake #1 – The Wrong Place A common landscape design mistake is when people improperly place their plants. When placing your plants, be sure to consider proper sunlight and exposure. Also, take note and carefully following the instructions on the “care tag” that comes with your plants. Knowing the “eventual growth” of a plant…
“Low maintenance” doesn’t mean the same thing to every homeowner. That’s why it’s best for you to think about what “low maintenance” means to you…before creating your landscaping plan. With a little forethought, you can create the perfect design for your home and outdoor needs. Landscaping maintenance typically refers to the tasks you (or someone…
Home prices appear to be on the rise. And more people are being approved for mortgages. It certainly looks like the real estate market is finally on the rebound. Now is probably the ideal time for you to get your home or property ready to sell…and make a profit. Home repairs and needed upgrades are…
When it comes to creating the ideal landscape, some property owners tend to become too wrapped up in beauty and aesthetics. Factors such as erosion, functionality, and irrigation are often afterthoughts. Ignoring these three landscaping factors can result in frustration, costly revisions, and an unattractive landscape. Important Landscaping Consideration #1 – Erosion Ignoring or failing…
Smart, high-quality landscaping adds value and beauty to your home. Additionally, it can minimize maintenance, therefore, saving you time, money, and labor. On the other hand, poor landscaping can detract both value and beauty from your home. Furthermore, it can create a maintenance nightmare for you. Avoiding the following common landscaping mistakes is an excellent…
Pathways can make quite a statement as guests and visitors approach your home. Serving both functional and aesthetic purposes, pathways are an integral part of almost any landscape design and are a great way to enhance your home or property. Designing Your Landscape’s Pathways To make your home or property more accessible, you’ll need to design defined…
The term “hardscape” refers your home’s non-living landscaping elements. Hardscape elements include an array of items, including fountains, patios, pathways, walkways, pools, retaining walls, and many other structures. During the design phase of landscapes or gardens, hardscaping is usually among the first elements for consideration as they are usually a landscape’s focal point. Entire landscapes…
The non-living components of your landscape are known as “hardscapes.” Your property’s hardscapes can include concrete, fountains, stones, wood, and more. By adding hardscapes to your landscape, you create a beautiful balance with its living components such as grass, trees, and plants. The addition of hardscapes often increases a property’s “curb appeal,” thus making it…
