With so much focus on getting the proper lighting inside your home, you may not realize that lighting outside your home is just as important. Think about any house you passed at night that had little or no outside lighting. The darkness probably gave you the impression that the house was gloomy and depressing—not the…
The amount of effort put into spring lawn care and maintenance makes a significant impact on the overall health of your lawn all summer long. Be sure you’re taking good care of the grass and starting those essential tasks on time. Otherwise the grass may have a difficult time growing and healing from past damage…
Many people assume that sprinkler system installation wreaks havoc on an established lawn. But with the right equipment and a professional crew of installers, even the healthiest lawns will be left looking green and gorgeous. Lawn irrigation installation involves laying the sprinkler pipes underground, installing the sprinkler heads and setting up the proper controls. Unobtrusive…
Many people have a DIY attitude, and that is certainly admirable. If you have a few little things around the house that you want to change and update, or if you want to grow your own vegetable and herb garden, it’s easy enough to do. However, some people take that DIY attitude a bit too…
Whether you’re looking at wood fences, chain link or ornamental iron, fencing adds value to your property and lifestyle. Take the time to carefully plan for a fence and the finished project will be more attractive and affordable. Talk to your neighbors before contacting your local fence company. They may be willing to split the…
If you have been thinking of adding something that’s a bit different to your landscape design, then consider water features. There are many options from which you can choose when you are adding water features to your yard. A water feature that’s right for your landscape design depends on a number of things including the…
Serenity fountains are a hot item for indoor décor right now. They are small perpetual fountains that can add the real sound of running water to your bedroom, den or office. They’re called serenity fountains because the soft sound of trickling water has a soothing and calming affect for most people. The same is true…
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,…
