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Are Drainage Problems Ruining Your Yard?

 

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Does a major storm mean a muddy mess in your yard? If you have drainage issues, you are probably fed up with too much water ruining your lawn and landscaping. However, it is not just your yard that can suffer from drainage issues. Poor drainage can damage your home and cause erosion issues that can…

Make the Resolution for a Perfect Lawn for 2016

 

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Did your lawn look less than perfect last year? If you spent another summer looking at yellow or bare spots and thinning grass in your lawn, make the resolution to fix those problems this year. Waiting until spring or summer may be too late. You need to get a jump on planning for preparing your…

Now Is the Time to Hire Your Year-Round Landscaper

 

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When the winter months hit, most people are concentrating on what is going on indoors rather than outside their home. There are holidays to celebrate and cold nights to sit around by the fire. But your landscaping still needs your attention and now is the perfect time to find the right landscaper to ensure you…

Add a New Focal Point to Your Landscaping with an Arbor Swing

 

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Does your yard need something new, an addition that will spur it from boring to beautiful? Adding a new focal point can be just the ticket to give your landscaping a boost. A trendy option in landscaping is adding an arbor swing that offer a functional outdoor seating area combined with artful design. Here are…

Four Uses of French Drains

 

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Do you have problems with too much water in your yard? Proper drainage is an issue for many home and business owners. When the wet season hits, if there is not an efficient drainage solution in place you could find yourself with a soggy lawn or even water damage to your building. French drains are…

Benefits of Year-Round Lawn Maintenance

 

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There are definite ebbs and flows when it comes to lawn maintenance. During some points of the year your lawn may require weekly mows and constant watering, while other seasons allow you to relax your maintenance routine. But one thing is constant year-round- unless you have snow covering your lawn, it will need some type…

Tips for Utilizing Garden Trellises in Your Landscaping Design

 

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Are you looking to add some beauty and dimension to your landscape design? One option is using garden trellises. Although you may think of these hardscapes as just a place for vines to climb, they have many other functions. Trellises can be made from wood, metal or vinyl and come in a variety of designs…

Choosing the Right Fence for Your Needs

 

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If you have decided that it is time to add a fence to your property, you already understand the benefits. Fences can bolster the value of your home by adding security, privacy and even curb appeal. However, there are a wide variety of options to choose from, ranging in cost and features. Here are some…

Start Planning Next Year’s Landscape Design Now

 

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Do you envy your neighbor’s beautiful tulips that bloom early every spring, wishing you had the foresight to plan your landscaping? It is not too late to get your yard ready for a beautiful early spring bloom and other elements for a gorgeous landscaped yard. The trick to plan ahead so everything will be ready…

Add New Sod This Fall

 

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Is your lawn in need of repair? If you have yellow or brown grass or bare spots after the long summer, maybe time to replace your lawn with new sod. Fall is the time to install sod, giving it plenty of time to establish strong roots before spring. If you have been wanting a lush,…