There are hundreds of choices of plants you can add to your landscape design. Determining what is “best” for your yard comes down to your needs, preferences and style. There are a few factors to consider when deciding which plants will work best for your yard: space, function, maintenance and aesthetics. Here are some things…
Are you bored with your backyard or has it become too much work to maintain? Maybe it is time to makeover your yard to give it a new look or simplify the maintenance needed. Trends in landscape design include options to minimize water use and maintenance, as well as spectacular transformations to make your backyard…
When you look up landscapers for your area, you will most likely find pages of options. However, there are landscaping companies and landscape designers, with a big difference between the two. Before you begin searching for someone to help you with your landscaping, you should know what type of landscaper you need. Here are the…
You don’t need a large yard to make the most of your outdoor space. Many homes, condos and townhouses have limited yard or patio areas, but you still want to enjoy some time outdoors. While expansive gardens and waterfalls may not be possible in a small space, there are ways to still add beauty and…
Your landscaping enhances the beauty of your home and property, but without proper lighting, those enhancements can only be seen by the light of day. Landscape lighting helps ensure that your property looks beautiful 24-hours a day, spotlighting focal points. However, it is not just showing off your landscaping that makes outdoor lighting important. Here…
While it is hard to imagine beautiful flowers or a green lawn losing popularity, landscaping does have trends that come and go. Yes, having a lush lawn will always be in style, but the landscaping elements you surround it with can trend in and out of vogue. If you want to maintain a stylish home,…
Are you tired of fighting off the brown and yellow grass in the last months of summer? It can be difficult to keep a beautiful, green lawn without the right irrigation system. Even if you have an older irrigation system in place, it may not offer all the benefits of newer systems. Here are some…
Is your yard in need of an upgrade? Even if you have a nice lawn, beautiful gardens and a lovely landscape design, there is always room for improvement. Sometimes you don’t need a completely new look for your landscaping; just a single added feature to give it a new focal point can do the job.…
Retaining walls are used to hold soil, whether they create an above ground planter or they secure a hill or sunken space. These hardscapes can be made from wood, rock, brick or pavers, usually used for function, but they can also be a beautiful addition to a landscape design. There are many benefits to using…
Plants, including grass, need air, water and nutrients to flourish. Unfortunately, a thick lawn can eventually become a detriment to itself. The root system, thatch and soil can become so dense that water, air and nutrients have trouble infiltrating this layer and impact the health of your lawn. Aerating your lawn can allow your lawn…
