Your lawn and garden is more than a tool for boosting curb appeal; it can actually be an extension of your living space. With the right plan in place and a bit of attention, you can transform your property into an outdoor living space with comfort and beauty to rival that of your favorite room…
Part of any sound financial strategy is the protection of your long-term investments. You know your house, vehicles and retirement accounts are all large investments, but so is your lawn and landscaping design. A well-planned and expertly executed landscape can increase the value of your property by boosting its curb appeal. When you spend the…
Are you tired of dragging out a piece of expensive heavy equipment, only to spend the better part of a day trimming the grass? If you’re not a fan of mowing your lawn, fighting weeds or paying a local teenager to do your mowing for you, it may be time to consider the many no-mow…
When a dead or dying lawn becomes an eyesore, it’s time to take action. For many homeowners, however, it’s not always easy to know the best course of action. Choosing between sowing grass seed or installing sod can be a big decision, especially if you’re not sure of the benefits and drawbacks of each option.…
A green, healthy lawn can add to your home’s value and increase the attractiveness factor of your property significantly. While most people know just how attractive a healthy lawn is, they may not know the best methods of achieving their goal. The key to a picture perfect lawn is the precise application of fertilizer, which…
A perfectly planned and landscaped property is a beauty to behold. It can also require an exhausting level of care and work to maintain. Thankfully, there are scores of simple ways you can reduce the amount of time you spend on upkeep, and more time enjoying the fruits of your labors. One of the most…
One of the the hottest emerging trends in modern landscape design is built around the conservation of water. The eco-friendly, green movement has been gathering steam for years, and now is making its way to lawn and garden design. Dispelling Green Landscaping Myths Landscaping design with a focus on water conservation, or xeriscaping, is a…
Landscaping that’s poorly designed or inadequately maintained can damage a home’s curb appeal. Furthermore, poor landscape design negatively affects the view you have of your own home. Instead of making you smile, a bad landscape can make you cringe. Here are three common landscaping flaws capable of killing any home’s curb appeal. Haphazard Planting There…
Maintaining a beautiful landscape takes thought and work. And, because most property owners fail to plan or put in the work, they often make the following landscape mistakes. Monochrome Landscaping Having a landscape that’s made up of “more of the same” is boring. Avoid saturating your yard and landscape with only your favorite shrub, plant,…
What exactly is a weed? Most people would agree that a weed is an “unwanted plant” that grows somewhere you don’t want it to be. People dislike and hate weeds for many reasons, including: Weeds disrupt the uniformity, beauty, and harmony of yards and landscapes. Weeds steal precious nutrients, light, and moisture from grass, plants,…
