There are many aspects to consider when creating a beautiful landscape design to surround your home. Strategically placed gardens, trees and shrubs can all be a part of your design, with hardscape elements added in for function or character. However, one of the ways to make your landscaping “pop” is to add in a focal…
Whether you want to conserve water or just prefer plants that require less maintenance, there are several plants which are well-suited to low-water landscaping. Most people choose their plants based on aesthetics, not considering how much water they will need to stay healthy. If you want a yard that looks beautiful with needing excessive irrigation,…
If you’re planning to sell your home this year, you may be wondering what you can do to speed up the selling process. While there are many improvements which can be made to increase your home’s value, few are as inexpensive or easy as landscaping. Any realtor will tell you that curb appeal can drastically…
If you want to save on water used in irrigation of your landscaping while creating a beautiful element in your yard, consider creating a rain garden. Every time it rains, much of this precious water is wasted as it runs off your property into storm drains and ditches. A rain garden is a design element…
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to have a beautiful yard? It may still be winter, but now is the time to start planning for your spring and summer landscaping projects. Most landscaping companies are slow during the winter months, making it the perfect time to get a consultation and start designing the yard…
Every year, homeowners have dreams of adding a beautiful garden pond or waterfall to their yard and attempt to make the dream a reality. Unfortunately, even after taking a class on building a pond or reading a do-it-yourself book on the subject, few homeowners are able to create the water feature they envisioned. If you…
If you’re considering a new landscape design for your backyard, you’re faced with many separate choices. You may be adding new sod and need to choose the right type of grass. You also may be considering adding new trees, plants, water or fire features, along with many other elements. However, before you get the details…
If you are a parent to a child or a dog, you want them to be able to safely play in your yard. However, you also want to ensure that your landscaping efforts stay intact. This is easier said than done, especially since both kids and dogs like to dig, run and jump with no…
Everyone loves a beautifully landscaped space, but most people don’t have the time to dedicate to maintaining elaborate landscaping. If you want a yard that’s both beautiful and easy to maintain, there are ways to get both with a little planning. Consider these 5 tips for creating a low-maintenance landscape design for your home: Choose…
One of most beautiful, functional structures on a landscaped property is the stone retaining wall. For any home built on property with slopes or hills, retaining walls can be used in a variety of ways to protect and enhance the land. While some retaining walls are added purely for aesthetic purposes, most have a function.…
