Do you want to add trees for privacy in your yard? There are specific varieties of trees that are excellent options for privacy due to their density of foliage and fast growth potential. Often termed “privacy trees” these options can be perfect to create a natural fence or screen around your property. Here are three…
Have you been considering removing your landscaping and starting over from scratch? Replacing your landscaping can be an extensive and expensive project. Not all landscaping that has problems needs to be replaced. Often a landscape renovation is all that is needed, saving time and money on improving the look and design of your yard. Renovation…
Make the path to your front or back door functional and beautiful with a customized hardscape walkway. Forget about boring concrete sidewalks and make the pathways in your front and back yards a stylized paved invitation to your home. Natural stone and pavers are a gorgeous way to make a safe, easy walkway for your…
Is your lawn struggling to stay healthy? It may need to breath. When too much thatch builds up in the turf of your lawn, or the soil becomes compacted, it can put a choke hold on the roots of the grass. This thick layer of old grass can make it difficult for air, water and…
High winds and heavy rains can make a mess of your property. Leaves, branches and debris can take days to clean up when a big storm hits. Not only can a storm make your yard look untidy, it can create hazards around your home. Clean up is necessary, but it should be tackled with caution.…
Planning and preparation is crucial for ensuring your landscape project turns out the way you envision. Whether you are adding a hardscape like a retaining wall or patio, or softscapes like flower gardens or privacy trees, you want to start with a solid landscape design. Here are four tips to plan your next landscaping project…
When you walk across your deck, what do you notice? If you have noticed loose or rotting boards, worn out stain or squeaky spots on your decks, it may be time to have a deck contractor fix your deck. Old decks not only detract from the beauty of your home, they can be dangerous and…
If you are careful with the money you spend on home maintenance, doing many projects yourself, you probably care for your lawn on your own. You spend your weekends edging and mowing, weeding and pruning, to keep your yard looking tidy. While there is nothing wrong with being frugal and saving money, your time is…
There are many ways to incorporate trellises in your landscaping to add beauty to your yard. Trellises offer a vertical or horizontal climbing apparatus for vines, but they can also be used as partitions and decoration. Here are some ideas on how you can add trellises to your landscape design to create interesting focal points…
A lush, healthy lawn does not just happen. It takes planning and preparation to create a lawn that will thrive during the hot summer months. Preparation starts months before the summer, getting the soil ready and equipment in place to nourish your lawn. If you have pledged that this is the summer your lawn will…
