2017

  • Tips To Get Your Lawn Through Winter

    Fall is a time when many homeowners breathe a sigh of relief since the long summer of constant mowing is finally over. Of course, winter may also be met with some trepidation, since a single bad winter can damage all the hard work you put into your lawn over summer. The following tips can help you with lawn maintenance over winter so it looks wonderful once spring arrives. Tip #1: Trim but don't scalp [Read More]

  • Tree Trimming Or Tree Pruning: How They'Re Similar But Different From Each Other

    Trimming a tree and pruning a tree isn't the same thing. You may hear the terms used interchangeable, but these two things serve different functions. There's some crossover between the two. However, it helps to understand what each service represents if you want to avoid any confusion or accidents. The Main Difference between Trimming and Pruning Generally, the main distinction between trimming and pruning has to do with what the service aims to accomplish. [Read More]

  • Simple Lawn Care Mistakes That Harm Your Grass

    Many homeowners don't worry too much about lawn care. Grass is simple; you mow it and water it. However, a beautiful lawn actually takes some special care and attention. You might be making some simple mistakes that really affect the appearance and health of your grass. Here are some common errors that many people make when caring for their lawns, and what you should do instead: 1. Cutting too short. [Read More]

  • Three Benefits Of Hardscaping For Your Property

     If you are looking to give your property a landscaping makeover, you may want to consider hardscaping. This option provides a host of benefits for homeowners while adding beauty to your yard. Here are just some of the many benefits that come with hardscaping your property. Discuss the different options with your landscape design team so you can find the right look for your lawn. Low Maintenance Hardscaping uses decorative rocks, concrete pavers, and other materials to take the place of your grass or sod. [Read More]

  • How To Improve Soil Quality

    The health of your lawn and garden is directly tied to the quality of the soil in your yard. Soil of poor quality can leave your landscape covered with brown patches of grass and exposed dirt. In order to restore your garden and yard to its lush, original state, there are a few things that you should do to raise the quality of your soil. Remove Debris The most important, and also the simplest, thing that you can do to improve the quality of your soil and health of your grass and plants is to remove excess debris that may have built up in your yard. [Read More]

  • More Than Fencing For Your Home: 3 Projects That Hide Outside Eyesores

    There are many things outside your home that can be eyesores. There are many outdoor features that can be unsightly and hiding them with enclosures and façades using materials like wood fencing. You may want to create open storage space or build enclosures for mechanical systems. You may also want to have a simple solution to hide outdoor clutter like garden tools and lawn furniture. Here are projects that will hide outdoor eyesores: [Read More]

  • Preparing Land For Building Construction

    Was your backyard guesthouse project placed on hold when construction workers discovered that there is too much groundwater to move forward? If groundwater is causing the soil to be too unstable for the foundation to the guesthouse to be constructed, there is still hope. You will basically have to come up with a way to get rid of the groundwater, which can be done with help from professionals. Contact a dewatering company, such as Hydrograss Technologies, to get assistance with the problem so your construction project can move forward. [Read More]

  • Add Visual Layers For The Perfect Lawn Or Garden

    Working on the gardening or landscaping plan of your property can be a daunting task. When you give a kick start to your brand new exterior design project, you might find yourself lost not knowing from where to start. A landscaping project is made easy by breaking it down into smaller components. So, the best approach is to think about the landscaping or gardening choice in terms of layers. Adding visual layers to your garden is the perfect way to achieve appeal. [Read More]

  • Three Things To Know About Removing Trees From Your Property

    Having a tree removed from your property will always be a major task. It can be normal for a homeowner to feel somewhat uncomfortable with this type of project if they have never had a tree cut down. If you are currently facing the need to have this done for the first time, you should closely review the basics about tree removal projects so that you can be better prepared for undertaking this type of property improvement. [Read More]

  • 5 Easy Ways Bulbs Can Help Your Yard Blossom

    Flower bulbs add lots of color to your yard with minimal work. As a perennial plant, they come back year after year and require little maintenance to keep them looking great. If you're thinking about adding bulbs to your landscape design, here are 5 of the best ways to use them. Color Your Lawn. Bulbs often have different blooming schedules than other parts of the yard. This makes them ideal to add early spring color to an otherwise dreary off-season landscape. [Read More]