Trees are an important part of most landscaping designs. Well placed and properly cared for trees add beauty, shade, and other benefits to your landscaping. However, trees can pose challenges to your landscape design or develop problems in established landscapes. Your landscaping professional can help identify tree issues and can handle some tree problems, but…
Designing and installing an attractive landscape involves more than randomly planting colorful flowers and shrubs around your yard. A beautiful landscape starts with a careful landscape design. Whether you plan to tackle the job yourself or to hire a landscaping professional, understanding the basic principles of landscape design will help you achieve the results you…
Did you know that you can reduce your home’s energy consumption for heating and cooling with a well-designed landscape? When you think of reducing your heating and cooling costs, most homeowners naturally think of installing energy efficient air conditioning and heating systems and improving their home’s insulation and weather stripping. However, according to the Department…
A homeowner’s association should choose their commercial landscape service with care. Cost is an important consideration, but don’t make the mistake of going with the lowest bidder based on cost alone. Experience, competence, and professionalism are all important considerations for choosing a commercial landscaper for your homeowners association lawn care and maintenance. Your landscaping should…
Abnormally high water bills are a classic sign of a water leak somewhere in your system. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the average home wastes over 10,000 gallons of water every year due to water leaks. Finding and fixing those leaks can save you money on your water bills. If you suspect a leak…
When a neighborhood or office building is built, the natural drainage of the area is altered. Grass, trees, shrubs and other plant life are replaced by homes, buildings, streets, and driveways. The natural topography is usually changed and the flow of water through the area is altered. As a result, rainwater that used to be…
Spring is a great time to aerate your lawn to help get it ready for the season. Regular aeration is necessary to reduce the soil compaction that naturally occurs throughout the year. Compacted soil makes it harder for your lawn to grow and reduces the amount of moisture and nutrients that soak into the soil…
Too much water around the foundation of your home can cause serious damage to the foundation and flooding of your basement or crawlspace. In addition, poorly draining areas of your yard can result in soggy lawns and difficulty growing trees and shrubs due to excessive water around the roots. Standing water is also a breeding…
Spring is in the air in most parts of the country that means it’s time to start thinking about yard work. If you are one of the many Americans who don’t have the time or inclination to do your own yard work and instead prefer to hire a landscape professional or lawn service, it is…
Choosing a type of grass for your lawn is an important consideration for any homeowner. There are many variables to take into consideration including what part of the country your home is located, the amount of maintenance necessary, and the aesthetics desired. Lawn grasses are divided into two basic groups: cool season and warm season…
