Flagstone patios are a beautiful option to choose when you are adding something new and special to your backyard. They offer a nice, rugged appearance, and because all of the flagstones are going to be slightly different, you can be sure that your patio will be unique. In addition to the patio, you might want…
Spring is right around the corner, and that means that now is the time to start thinking about what types of flowers you might want to have growing in your yard. When you are choosing your seasonal flowers, you can pick a color that’s going to look great with your home as well as any…
A professionally installed irrigation sprinkler system can do wonders for your landscaping including your lawn, flower beds, shrubs, and any plants that need regular watering. No longer do you have drag out the hose, set up the sprinkler, remember to turn on and off the water, and mover the sprinkler around the yard. A properly…
How many times have you noticed someone’s irrigation sprinkler system merrily watering their lawn right after a few days of heavy rain? Or worse, while its still raining? Not only are these homeowners wasting money on their water bills, they may also actually be doing harm to their landscaping. Too much water can make grasses…
Irrigation sprinkler systems are a great way to keep your lawn and landscaping looking fantastic, but unless you have a free source of water, they can really add to your water bill. There are many ways you can help your irrigation system use less water while still doing an excellent job of watering your landscaping.…
If you have an irrigation system on a timer, you should be aware that you should adjust the watering schedule to take current weather conditions into account. You don’t want to over-water by letting the system water the yard during periods of wet, rainy weather. If you are at home every day, you can simply…
Outdoor fireplaces add beauty to any home and provide a focal point for outdoor entertaining. An outdoor fireplace requires relatively little maintenance, but one area that needs occasional attention is the mortar. If the mortar between the stones or bricks begins to crumble, crack or fall out of the joints in pieces, it needs to…
If you live anywhere that may experience a hard freeze, you can save yourself some expensive repairs by winterizing your irrigation sprinkler system. Water in the lines can freeze and burst the pipes. Water expands as it freezes and this expansion is what causes burst water lines. Unlike your household water supply line, irrigation lines…
If there is any chance that your area will see freezing temperatures, it is imperative that you winterize your irrigation sprinkler system by draining all of the water out of the pipes. If the water in these pipes freezes, it will expand as it freezes and crack the pipe. In the spring, you will have…
As winter approaches, many homeowners are looking forward to taking a break from yard work. Before you put that mower up for the winter, take the time for some lawn care and maintenance to get your yard ready for the winter months. In the spring, you’ll have a healthier, more beautiful lawn. For the last…
