Before the hot summer weather is here, it is time to get your yard ready with new mulch for your landscaping. Mulch helps protect your soil by retaining moisture, reducing erosion, preventing weed growth and insulating your plant’s roots. There are several types of mulches to choose from, depending on your landscaping needs. Bark Mulches…
Do you have soggy, wet areas on your property due to poor drainage? Excess water can ruin your lawn, create pest problems and even harm your home’s foundation. There are several ways to improve the drainage on your property to evenly distribute rainfall and prevent damage to your home and lawn. To fix the problem,…
There is more to maintaining a green, lush lawn than adding water and sunshine. Thick, healthy lawns need specific nutrients that will promote growth of the root system and bring out the vibrant green color in the grass. Fertilizing your lawn can give it the food it needs flourish, but it is important to know…
Adding an irrigation system can help you maintain a beautiful green lawn, even during those dry weeks in mid-summer when there isn’t a rain cloud in sight. Although it is a great way to maintain your lawn, it is important to choose the right layout and installation process to meet your needs and protect your…
Many homeowners enjoy working in their yard, adding new features and foliage to create a beautiful outdoor area. Although it can be fun to do some landscaping on your own, when it comes to designing your yard, there are benefits to getting professional advice. Here are 4 benefits of investing in a professional landscape design…
Nothing can ruin a relaxing evening on your back deck or patio like an invasion of mosquitoes. Almost every region in the country has a population of these biting insects, creating a large industry of repellent products. There are natural ways to keep these pests away, though, without spending a fortune on chemical sprays and…
While spring still hasn’t quite arrived, many people are already thinking of the warmer days ahead. With that comes the time for spring planting and plenty of landscaping projects to make your yard beautiful for the summer months. The first step to creating a gorgeous yard this summer is spring clean-up, which will help get…
Are you trying to live a green, eco-friendly lifestyle? Maintaining a beautiful yard often requires the use of fertilizers and weed control products, many of which can be harmful to the environment. If living green is important to you, there are many benefits to using organic products for your landscaping projects. You can still have…
Often outdoor lighting is added for practical reasons, like safety and security. While these are excellent reasons to add walkway lights, porch lighting or backyard floodlights, landscape lighting can offer other benefits. Installing outdoor lighting can increase your entertaining space for nighttime gatherings, while also adding beauty to your yard. This year, light up the…
Whether you’re building a brand new home or buying a home that’s new to you, a new home means a chance for the yard you always dreamed of having. If you’ve always admired homes with a manicured lawn, pruned hedges or colorful flower gardens, this is your chance to create such a yard at your…
