Choosing a type of grass for your lawn is an important consideration for any homeowner. There are many variables to take into consideration including what part of the country your home is located, the amount of maintenance necessary, and the aesthetics desired. Lawn grasses are divided into two basic groups: cool season and warm season…
Warmer weather is here and if you haven’t had to mow the lawn yet, it won’t be long before you do. If you are like many Americans who prefer to use a lawn maintenance service or landscaper for your lawn care and maintenance, it’s time to touch base and get on their schedule. This is…
Outdoor lighting is an important element of any Johans Creek, Georgia landscape design. Outdoor lighting can add accents to your landscape, accentuate desired features, and contribute to safety. Properly done, outdoor lighting adds beauty and value to your home. Randomly adding lighting to your Johns Creek landscape rarely achieves optimal results. There are many different…
Whether you are starting from scratch or modifying an existing Cumming, Georgia landscape, there are many reasons why you should use an experienced Cumming landscape designer or landscape architect for the design of your landscaping project. A beautiful landscape doesn’t happen by accident. It needs to be carefully planned and properly executed to achieve the…
When it comes time to plan your Atlanta landscaping project, most homeowners will need a good Atlanta landscape design contractor or landscape architect for all but the simplest projects. Adding some color to your flowerbeds or planting a tree doesn’t usually involve a redesign of your landscaping, but for a the design and installation of…
An outdoor fireplace is a great way to add ambiance and enjoyment of you deck, patio, or any outdoor entertainment area. They can also extend your enjoyment into cooler months where the weather would ordinarily drive you and your guests indoors. Outdoor fireplaces range from small portable models to permanently installed full sized fireplaces. Portable…
A great looking landscape adds to the beauty and value of your home and also increases your enjoyment and pride of ownership. Keeping your yard, gardens, trees, shrubs and other landscape elements looking great is a lot of work. Many homeowners don’t have the time it takes to properly maintain their landscape. Fortunately, there are…
In many parts of the country spring is right around the corner if it’s not here already. If you live in one of these areas, it’s time to start getting your lawn and garden into shape to take advantage of the spring growing season. If you start now, you should enjoy a beautiful, healthy lawn…
Spring will be here soon. In some areas, its already time to move ahead with our spring landscaping, but most of us have a few more weeks of winter before we can look forward to getting to work in the yard. With much of the country enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures, now is a good time…
The warm glow of a fire just seems to draw people together, and that is true whether the fire is in the hearth in your great room or if the fire is out of doors. Because of this, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are gaining in popularity as centerpieces for outdoor living spaces. A large…
