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,…
One of the most persistent maintenance issues for homeowners is weed control. Weeds ruin your attractive landscape by stealing water, nutrients, and space from your plants, flowers, and grass. And regardless the season, weeds are able to germinate and grow. Yet, simply pulling weeds often only leaves you with new weeds sprouting within a matter…
When designing their homes, many people ignore or overlook outdoor lighting. Perhaps, this is because we spend more time indoors than outdoors. This might explain why some people tend to infuse great creativity into their home’s interior design, but inject little creativity into their home’s exterior design. Nevertheless, it can be a major mistake to…
Outdoor lighting is an option and opportunity for you to enhance the attractiveness of your pool/deck area, garden, patio, and other areas. For example, pool-side parties are more fun when your home’s landscape has proper outdoor lighting. Lights that are well-chosen and strategically placed can: Transform your home’s outdoor space Liven up your entire home…
Outdoor lighting speaks of your unique style. Yet it can also provide safety and security for you, your family, and guests. Beauty and functionality are not mutually exclusive. Both can co-exist harmoniously, giving you the best of all three worlds – beauty, safety, and security. Outdoor lighting gives you the opportunity to instantly boost your…
Aesthetic purposes are one of the major reasons why home owners install outdoor lighting. And, yet an amazing thing about outdoor lighting is that it does much more for your home and landscape than just highlight its attractive features. With outdoor lighting, you can transform your yard into a place for nighttime activity and also…
There are a variety of ways that you can benefit from adding outdoor lighting to your landscape. Safety Benefits For example, consider the following: Well–lit walkways, sidewalks, and paths help visitors and your family to safely navigate and walk. Zone lighting is an excellent way to eliminate special or selected areas of your property during…
Landscaping Crime 1 – Too Much An excessive amount of lawn ornaments in your front yard, or on your property often serve as a serious distraction from your landscape’s natural beauty. The next time you’re considering a new lawn ornament, ask yourself… Where am I going to place it? Why am I putting it there?…
Landscaping Mistake #1 – The Wrong Place A common landscape design mistake is when people improperly place their plants. When placing your plants, be sure to consider proper sunlight and exposure. Also, take note and carefully following the instructions on the “care tag” that comes with your plants. Knowing the “eventual growth” of a plant…
“Low maintenance” doesn’t mean the same thing to every homeowner. That’s why it’s best for you to think about what “low maintenance” means to you…before creating your landscaping plan. With a little forethought, you can create the perfect design for your home and outdoor needs. Landscaping maintenance typically refers to the tasks you (or someone…
