If your dog is considered a member of your family, you want to ensure he’s safe and secure at home. There are times where your dog needs to be outside to relieve himself or to get the exercise he needs, and if you own a home without fencing, you may be putting your dog at…
If you’re considering using mulch for weed control in your landscaping, pine straw is an excellent choice. While wood mulch is very commonly used in landscaping, pine straw can have the same effect with additional benefits. Both can deter weeds and insulate tree or plant roots, but pine straw may be a better choice for…
There are plenty of reasons to consider changing your home’s landscape design. Maybe you’re considering selling your home and want to improve your curb appeal, or you may have never cared for the landscape design that came with your home when it was purchased. Whatever the reason, a new landscape design can drastically change the…
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…
