2021

Determining When A Tree On Your Property Needs To Come Down And How To Cut It Safely

Trees can be a critical part of your landscape, and in many cases, they provide some stability to the soil in the area through the root system. Taking down a tree is a big decision to make, and if you are not sure a tree needs to come down or not, working with an arborist from a tree service is an excellent place to start.  Evaluating Your Trees Before you decide to cut any trees on your property, it is a good idea to have an arborist look at each tree to determine their health.…

Lawn Maintenance: What To Do About Your Ailing Grass

If your grass looks yellow, dry, and overall unhealthy, even after you water it, change the way you cut your lawn. Some lawns can dry out or die if you cut them too much or too short. Changing the way you maintain your lawn now can help protect it from problems in the future. Learn more about your ailing lawn and what you should do about it below. Why Won’t Your Lawn Stay Healthy?…

Designing A Better Landscape For A Better Outdoor Living Area

In today’s world, outdoor living space is as important as the inside of a home. In fact, many families tend to spend more time relaxing outside as opposed to indoors. With that said, there are some key points to consider when designing your landscape. Designing anything can be challenging, especially something that will be regularly used by you and your family. The following landscaping design information will help you create a better outdoor living space for your family:…

Tips For Choosing The Best Landscape Edging

Landscape edging is a perfect way to enhance your landscape design. Edging provides a finished look to the landscape and also has practical use. That said, to help you choose the best landscape edging for your outdoor area, you need to understand what edging is and the available materials to use. Reasons To Use Edging  Landscape edging keeps soil or mulch in the flower beds. Rain can cause the shifting of materials, and edging acts as a barrier to keep these intact in the designated area.…

5 Areas Of The Yard To Use Landscape Stones

Chances are you have at least one area of your landscaping that can benefit from stone mulch. Stone mulch comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so it is relatively simple to find the perfect type for your landscaping.  1.  Drainage Improvement Areas with poor drainage can benefit from stone mulch. Stone is much more porous than organic mulches, which encourages water to drain through. Look for larger stones with sharp edges, as these provide optimum porosity.…

5 Benefits Of A Custom Swimming Pool

When it comes to choosing an in-ground swimming pool, consider going with a custom option. This way you end up with a pool that you and your family are sure to enjoy. 1. Fit to the Space One concern with standard pool designs is that they may not be the best fit for your available space. You may end up encroaching on entertaining areas if the pool is too large, or end up stuck with an overly small pool if you err on the other side of the size decision.…

Practical And Pretty: Tips For Adding A Great Garden To Your Landscape Design

One of the most beautiful elements in landscape design is a garden. Whether your home is traditional or contemporary, a flower and vegetable garden adds aesthetic value to your landscape while providing practical benefits. Following a few tips when designing your garden will help you create a garden that makes your landscape stand out from the rest. Design a great walkway Be aware of narrow pathways when designing your garden. The main pathway through your garden should be wide enough to accommodate two people walking side by side.…

Are You Using the 4 Major Methods of Weed Control?

Does your lawn care plan integrate the four types of weed control? If you’re not sure, here’s what you can do to use each control method’s strengths for the overall success of your landscape.  Mechanical Weed Control Mechanical weed control is where you use some kind of tool, this also includes your own hands, to physically pull weeds. Pulling weeds is likely to always be some part of your lawn care routine, but it’s the most inefficient of all methods and one that can only target one problem at a time.…

Brick And Mortar Myths

When you own a building that uses brick and mortar in its construction, it is important to avoid letting some myths lead your decision-making process when it comes to these structures. Myth: Brick And Mortar Will Never Require Any Care To Stay In Good Condition There are some important types of care that your brick and mortar surface will require in order to reduce the effects that weather and other sources of wear can have.…

Reasons To Choose Artificial Turf For Your Property

The lawn will be one of the most noticeable parts of your property’s landscaping, and this can lead to a homeowner needing to review their options for improving the appearance of this part of their property. Artificial turf is a solution that a homeowner may assume will be a drastic option, but learning more about the benefits of installing artificial turf can make this option seem like a potentially ideal solution for your landscaping needs.…