The spring and summer seasons are perfect times for you to begin to beautify your landscape. Once done, your outdoor space will look fabulous for the year. With so many ways to give your landscape a new look, making your decision might be your hardest task. Therefore, you’ll find it helpful to explore the following…
Retaining walls can be a nice addition to your property’s hardscaping. You can choose from a wide variety of materials to build your retaining wall. You can also incorporate it into your overall landscaping plan to improve your property’s appearance. Despite their unique and distinct beauty, retaining walls do much more than beautify your landscape.…
It seems that everyone has a favorite solution for those persistent dandelions; yet, everyone seems to have them, to some degree. Truth is, weed control problems are minimal and more easily dealt with in healthy lawns that are well maintained. Believe it or not, you can help prevent the proliferation of weeds in your yard by mowing…
Many of us embark on an annual spring ritual of investing much time, energy, physical labor, and money in the pursuit of creating that perfect, beautiful, lawn. Having survived the dreary colorless winter, we dream in green. With the soil appropriately prepared, no expense has been spared in the purchase of seed or sod; the…
Just like any other living creation, your grass needs oxygen to thrive and flourish! Most of us will mow, water and sometimes fertilize our lawns but few of us ever consider aeration or dethatching. After all, it seems to be so time consuming and unnecessary! That opinion would depend on how much you want a…
This is a common question at this time of year; the answer to which is likely determined by your individual circumstances, where you live and how much you are willing to spend. As is usually the case, there are benefits and disadvantages to both methods. Spreading grass seed is a lot easier and less expensive than laying…
Join the crowd – you are not alone! Fertilizer is likely to be the secret ingredient in the lush, healthy, green lawns that we all admire. If it is applied in the right amounts and at the right times, it can produce profound results in your lawn. However, too much fertilizer applied at the wrong…
One of the best ways to protect your lawn is with a well-planned and implemented irrigation system, since regular watering and fertilization is essential to the maintenance of a healthy and beautiful landscape. Keeping your lawn and landscaping green not only enhances the beauty of your home but also increases the value of your home.…
Do you enjoy looking at your house as you drive up to it at night? Does it appear warm and inviting to you? Does it make you want to go in to relax in the comfort of your own home? Outdoor lighting will enhance the attractiveness of your home, whether it is to highlight a…
Patios have come a long way from that small slab of concrete that your grandparents used to put their barbeque grills on. Today’s patios are artistically creative additions to your overall landscaping plan. When blended with other hardscapes such as your garden walking paths, steps leading down from your deck or heading toward your water…
