Having beautiful landscaping and an active, healthy pup don’t always mix. Certain plants can be dangerous to dogs and dogs can certainly be hazardous to many plants. Yellow urine spots on your grass, holes dug in your flower beds and many other issues can occur when you have a dog roaming your yard. Here are…
If the hot summer weather put your old sprinkler system to the test and it failed, it may be time to invest in a new system. Whether your home had a sprinkler system in place when you bought it or it has been years since you last purchased an irrigation system, there are new options…
Do you love watching wild birds, butterflies and other creatures? Why not invite some of Mother Nature’s pets into your backyard? Even in urban areas, you can create a small refuge for the winged and underwater varieties of wildlife which can be enjoyable to watch from the privacy of your own home. Here are some…
Do you have drainage issues in your yard? There are many ways to manage drainage issues, from adding a French drain to installing underground piping. However, none are as beautiful and functional as adding a dry creek bed to your landscaping design. These gorgeous hardscapes offer several benefits, making them a desirable addition to almost…
Does your basement leak, causing water and mold damage in your home? If so, it may be time to invest in waterproofing. If you are like many homeowners, you may already have a waterproofing system in place for your basement, yet you still have leaks every year. The problem is, you may not have the…
Are there areas in your yard that need help? You may be planning to spend a weekend shopping at a home improvement store to get what you need, then heading home to try and handle these issues yourself. But are you qualified to fix your landscaping issues? The problem with doing landscape projects on your…
Does your outdoor living space become vacant when the colder evenings talk hold? Increase the use of your outdoor area with the addition of a fireplace or fire pit. There is nothing like sitting outside with friends and family on summer nights. With a fire feature, you can spend more nights on your back patio…
If you are selling your home, you want to get top dollar for your asset. If you don’t want to spend too much money to improve your home, you are limited on ways to increase your value. However, any real estate agent will tell you that curb appeal is one of the best ways to…
Outdoor lighting is necessary for safety and security around your home, but it does not need to be boring. There are so many options for lighting up your outdoor living space. From colored lights around your pool to spot lights to enhance landscaping features, you can brighten your yard while adding to the beauty of…
Sod is a wonderful way to get a beautiful, lush lawn quickly. If you have been dreaming of a luscious yard of green grass, you can still get that lawn this summer. While it is often better to lay sod in the spring or fall when weather is mild, you can lay sod during the…
