As with any system you install, your lawn irrigation system does require maintenance and occasional repairs. General maintenance is usually scheduled bi-annually, once before and once after cold weather that could potentially drop below the freezing point. This includes the draining and blow-out of the pipes throughout the sprinkler system so that no water is…
Spring may still be a few weeks away, but it is not too early to begin thinking about your lawn and garden. Most importantly, you want to start planning on including some spring flowers to add color and beauty to your landscaping scene. Hues of blue, red, orange, pink and yellow can really brighten up…
Many homeowners make the mistake of skipping the important step of springtime lawn aerating. Good aerating is essential to the health of every lawn. Aerating the soil is important to relieve soil compaction. During the winter, the soil becomes compacted and it’s difficult for your lawn’s root system to grow. By loosening up the soil,…
Extend your time in the backyard or out on the porch by installing quality outdoor lighting. These low voltage or solar lighting systems provide the ideal amount of illumination in the area, without seeming too bright and glaring. Affordable to operate and often reasonably priced for both the set and installation, exterior lighting is something…
A fire place is not just for indoors any more. More and more people are incorporating outdoor fireplaces or fire pits into their landscape design. One reason for this is that many people do not want to spend all their money on creating a beautiful yard and then not get a chance to enjoy it…
When it comes to landscape design, the only limitations are how much room you have and what you can afford. Waterfalls, fireplaces, ponds, fountains and lighting are all ways to turn a dull landscape into an exciting outdoor scene. Of course, like most designs, you need to start off with a plan. You need to…
Spring is almost here and summer is just around the bend, and that means you are going to be spending more time outside in your backyard. What better way is there to enjoy the evenings than with a nice fire? You can have friends come over, and you can sit out under the stars, reminisce,…
Transform a standard backyard into an inviting exterior living space with outdoor fireplaces. Whether you opt for a custom built stone fireplace incorporated into the patio or a manufactured product that can be moved around, this outdoor feature adds more than just flames to your backyard. Consider the atmosphere you want to create in the…
Retaining walls help to create more functional and expansive yards on properties across the country. Are your outdoor activities limited due to a steeply sloping yard? Could you use more garden space or would you like to enjoy a neater yard? Properly designed retaining walls are an ideal solution to many common grading issues. Retaining…
Many people don’t have the time necessary for the tedious task of watering their lawns and flowers. Spraying hoses and moving sprinklers from one side of the lawn to the other to ensure everything gets watered can be time consuming. For this reason, many people are choosing to install irrigation sprinkler systems that are operate…
