For routine landscaping work, hiring a reputable landscaper that you are comfortable with will usually give you a good result at a fair price. But if you are planning a major landscaping project, it’s a good practice to obtain estimates for the work from several landscaping professionals prior to selecting the landscaper to do the…
A well designed and executed landscaping plan will add visual appeal and value to your home while providing you and your family with a beautiful area for entertaining, relaxing, and recreation. Whether you are starting from scratch with a bare yard or redesigning an existing landscaping, before you purchase the first shrub or flower you…
When implementing your landscaping design, consider hiring a professional landscaper if you don’t feel comfortable doing the work yourself. You may want to use a landscaping professional for certain parts of the job, or to complete the entire project. Also, many landscaping plans are completed in stages. You can “try out” a landscaping professional by…
When planning your next landscaping project, consider incorporating energy saving elements in the design. A properly designed and executed landscape not only adds beauty to your home but can help save money on your energy costs. The federal government estimates that, on average, the energy savings from energy efficient landscaping will pay back the initial…
Fall is here, and winter is around the corner. If you have a Koi pond, now is the time to begin preparations to ensure that the pond and fish remain healthy all winter long. There are two ways to approach pond care in the winter. First, you can let the pond freeze and allow the…
Fall is here, and winter is right around the corner, but you still want to use your yard as a place to entertain and enjoy! The answer is easy: install an outdoor fireplace or fire pit. Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits add warmth and character to any yard. Outdoor fireplaces are popular as we all…
Fall is here, and with it is the time to take care of a few minor lawn projects to make sure your yard returns lush and healthy after the cold winter! First, get a lawn analysis. Your local professional landscaper or lawn care company can do this for you. Many areas require a fall treatment with lime…
You have finally gotten a great lawn started. You are happy with your landscaping. Your yard looks great from the road. Then, all of a sudden, the grass is turning brown and dying. What happened? For many homeowners, the answer is simply that they mowed the grass too short. Mowing a lawn too low causes…
Fall is here and with it comes a change in the seasonal color patterns. One of the fun times of fall is the harvest season and (for children) Halloween. Harvest colors are common color themes to consider adding to your seasonal landscaping to add a ‘new’ look to your home that is current and creative.…
Although frequently not considered when building a home and designing a yard, the driveway is a central feature to most front yards. A few things should be kept in mind when considering the front yard and driveway. First, always make sure that there is plenty of paved space for vehicles. Having cars that back off…
