If your landscape design is in need of an upgrade, why not consider adding hardscapes to your property? Hardscapes are features like retaining walls, stone paths and other constructed items from wood or stone which can add beauty and function to your yard. Many hardscape projects can increase the value and curb appeal of your…
Keeping a lawn beautiful throughout the year can be a chore. It’s not just during the summer that a lawn needs maintenance. In many regions, lawn care is a year-round adventure. While you can take care of your lawn on your own, it can consume more of your free time than you prefer. A good…
Heavy rains can cause a host of problems on your property. If your property isn’t draining properly, the excess water can pool and become a nuisance. Too must water can destroy lawns, kill certain plants and become a breeding ground for insects. However, there are many solutions available to correct poorly draining properties. Finding the…
Long, dark winter nights can make you long for the brightness of summer. Still, winter is here to stay for at least a few more months. For your New Year’s resolution, why not decide to brighten your world with the addition of outdoor lighting on your property? Stop living in the dark and bring back…
Ever wish you could have a roaring fire to gather around with friends and family on your back patio? Outdoor fireplaces are becoming a popular addition to patios and other exterior entertaining spots. A beautiful fireplace can open up your outdoor living space for year round entertaining, and romantic evenings by the fire. Outdoor Fireplace…
Keeping your lawn lush and green can often seem like an impossible chore. In many cases, due to pets, the environment and other factors, sometimes it just isn’t feasible. If you’ve been struggling to create the lawn you envision, it may be time to start from scratch with a new lawn made from sod. Between…
To protect the environment and nearby properties, many private property owners are required to build a retention pond on their land. These ponds allow a safe place for water runoff to pool, reducing erosion and other problems during the wet season. However, these ponds do require maintenance to keep them clean and up to local…
One of the main reasons people add fencing to their property is to increase privacy around their homes. With many homes built in crowded neighborhoods, there are often many areas of the home and yard which lie in plain view to neighbors and passersby. Adding a new fence can offer a respite from prying eyes,…
There’s just something relaxing and captivating about sitting outside, around a fire. It can bring back memories of camping trips and roasted marshmallows, with the unique smell of smoke to carry you back in time. You can bring that wonderful sensation to your own home and backyard with the addition of a cozy fire pit.…
Tired of bagging up leaves every fall to take to the dump or local compost station? Turn those leaves into fresh compost that you can use next spring. Leaves make excellent compost, as they’re full of nutrients your garden plants need. If you haven’t composted before, here are a few tips to get you started.…
