Are you adding a patio to your backyard or renovating an existing outdoor space? Patios increase the entertainment area at your home, giving you a pleasant area to relax with the family or host gatherings. In most cases, adding a spacious patio will also increase the value of your home. But before you begin planning…
In landscape design, hardscapes can include most features that are not organic. While your lawn, flowers, trees and other landscape elements are all organic plant life, other aspects such as retaining walls, patios, waterfalls and other features often fall under the hardscape category. Many homeowners enjoy a DIY challenge, helping them save money while giving…
A beautiful, lush lawn is wonderful – unless you are the one who is trying to maintain it year after year. Fighting weeds, high summer temperatures, droughts, thatching, seeding, edging and mowing all take time and effort. If you are tired of spending so much of your spare time toiling away in your yard, but…
A property with lush, mature trees is the envy of any neighborhood. Trees provide shade, seclusion and an invitation to so much wildlife. Birds, squirrels, hummingbirds all gather at your doorstep thanks to the wealth of healthy trees dotting your landscape. Like so many things in life, there’s a lot of downside to deal with…
Maintaining an attractive yard takes a lot of work; and with a little creativity, can render great results. Just staying on top of all your weeds can seem like a full-time job. You can make life much easier for yourself and leave your property looking beautiful with the help of some strategic mulch spreading. Mulch…
There’s nothing like the sound of rippling water fountains or running streams to soothe the mind. For most folks, those relaxing moments come along far too seldom, and usually involve packing off to a campsite or vacation destination. It’s surprisingly easy and affordable to bring nature to you, while sprucing up your yard. Why call…
You’ve worked hard to make your outdoor space look good. Colorful flowers, handsome hardscaping and accents have turned your yard into a showpiece. You can’t be blamed for wanting to show it off as often as you can. Don’t let nightfall cast a shadow over your lovely landscaping. Outdoor lighting is just what you need…
Did your lawn suffer from brown patches throughout your yard this last summer? Brown patch disease is common in many regions of the country, especially in the southeast. This turf disease is actually a fungus that can weaken the grass and cause brown or black patches in your lawn. Understanding what causes this disease and…
Excess water on your property and around your home can cause extensive damage that can cost you thousands of dollars. Drainage control is the best way to protect your investment in your home and property from erosion, basement leaks and foundation corrosion. Here are five cost-effective options to reduce water pooling and drainage issues on…
If you are selling your home, you want to get the most money for the least amount of investment before you sell. It is prudent to gauge whether any improvements will gain you the same amount or more in return when you sell. If you are looking for a cost effective way to improve your…
