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…
Are you missing something in your landscape design? Have you considered creating a space to incorporate a water feature? For whatever reason, we are all aware of the hypnotic and calming (almost therapeutic) effect of the sound of running water on our psyche. A water feature is always an asset, never a regret, to any…
Whether your landscape design calls for an outdoor kitchen, deck, patio, swimming pool, or garden retreat, don’t forget to include music for your outdoor entertainment areas. Many great landscape designs treat entertainment systems as an afterthought, but incorporating outdoor speakers into the design process you will end up with better results acoustically and aesthetically. Outdoor…
Remember frying fresh fish outdoors in an iron skillet over a small kerosene stove? Or, simply building a quick “make-do” fireplace out of left over bricks from the neighbor’s last room addition? Then, along came a “real” barbeque grill, a Weber! Finally, a gas grill arrived and the weekend outdoor home barbeque parties were a…
