Walk into any lawn and garden department at a big home improvement store, and you will most likely see an entire aisle of fertilizers. There are liquids, bags and boxes, all claiming to help you grow the lush, beautiful lawn of your dreams. These fertilizers can range from only a few dollars a bag up…
After the Easter holiday, many people are left with the potted Easter lilies they used for decoration or received as gifts. These beautiful flowers are often only enjoyed for a week or two before they end up tossed away once the bloom is gone. This year, why not give your Easter lilies new life by…
Most families plan at least one vacation or getaway during the summer months. While they may make arrangements for their pets and house plants, many forget that their yards will need maintenance too. Waiting until the last minute to find a landscaper during the busiest time of year may leave your carefully maintained yard unattended…
If you are looking to hire a landscaping company, you also need to decide what type of landscaping you need to have performed. Although almost all landscaping companies may do routine yard work such as mowing, trimming and edging, not all are qualified or licensed to do other types of landscape work. The big difference…
You work hard to create a beautiful, lush lawn; protect and enhance your lawn by adding a garden path to keep traffic off your carefully nurtured grass. A simple pathway can provide a convenient place to walk through your yard, and also add dimension to your landscape design. With a little hard work and landscape…
If you have gone the sowing route to grow your own lawn, yet still do not have the lush lawn you desire, it may be time to try sod. Growing your own lawn can take years of nurturing to get the thick, green grass that so many homeowners desire. Sod, however, is grown by experts…
Nothing beats enjoying a summer evening in your backyard, especially when you have a beautiful fire to light up the night. Fire pits have become a popular addition to many backyards and patios, giving off natural light and warmth on those beautiful summer and even winter nights. While there are cheap portable fire pits you…
Nothing enhances a home and yard better than a beautiful flower garden. Seasonal flowers add color and brightness to an otherwise stark landscape, increasing the curb appeal of a home. If you have been thinking about adding a flower bed, an easy and affordable way to build a small garden area is with landscape timbers. They blend naturally…
If you have a steep hill in your yard, you know how difficult it can be to plant and maintain these areas. Grass is difficult to mow, plants are hard to weed and erosion takes its toll on any landscaping design you attempt. The best solution is to add a retaining wall or walls, which…
If maintaining your yard has become a dreaded chore, it is time for you to consider hiring a landscaper. Although many people enjoy yard work and even find it is relaxing, if you are not among these people, stop torturing yourself. Your time, especially your free time during the summer, is valuable. Why not let…
