Color can capture and hold your attention more than anything else in a landscape. It can also make a dull yard more interesting. Bright colors in a landscape, such as yellow orange and red, jump right out at you. The color can come from a plants flowers, pots, or structures in the yard. But you…
If you have been considering either adding a deck or a paver patio to your home, you may be wondering which one is a better fit for your lifestyle and home. While there is no right or wrong answer, there are certainly advantages and disadvantages to both. Either one can add value to your home…
While almost everyone has some type of outdoor lighting at their homes, often it is just a small light by a doorway. There are many ways that outdoor lighting can improve the quality of your home, from adding aesthetic value to creating a safe, secure environment. Consider how adding more outdoor lighting can benefit your…
If you decided that it is time to have an irrigation system installed in your yard, there are a few things you need to know. While there are many options available when it comes to lawn irrigation, there are a few tips that can help you avoid common mistakes. Here are five things to keep…
The hot days of summer can make it difficult to keep your lawn green, especially when the temperatures hit the triple digits. If you have struggled to keep a green lawn and are tired of the ongoing maintenance, consider adding artificial turf. There are many advantages to switching to artificial turf instead of trying to…
The hot summer months can take their toll on a lawn, especially with the heat waves that have hit the different parts of the country this year. In many places, a green lawn is hard to find, with many people allowing their lawns to turn yellow or brown. While a lawn may look dead after…
Soil erosion is not just unsightly, but causes major problems if not addressed. The old solution of nets and mesh may be effective for holding back soil, but there are more attractive options that will beautify landscaping rather than detract from it. With the help of your landscaper, you can try one of these beautiful…
Landscape lighting not only offers practical features, but it also makes it so you can enjoy the ambiance of your yard late into the evening hours. Solar lights, low voltage lighting, spots lights and accent lights make outdoor lighting options virtually endless. Here are some lighting ideas to discuss with your landscape professional to light…
Spring is the time when garden catalogues arrive in the mail and nurseries fill their shelves with blooming plants. This is also the time when people jump on the bandwagon and plant their gardens, including their perennial flower beds. But waiting and planting in fall is a better way to go for several reasons. The…
A retaining wall can fix a problem slope or highlight a garden bed. But it’s important the wall be properly constructed or the problem that was to be fixed can become an unsightly mess. Before jumping head first into construction, examine the area and then put in stakes at the opposite ends of where the…
