A beautiful landscape typically has a balance of hardscaping and softscaping elements. Hardscaping includes the non-living portions of your landscape, like bricks, concrete and stone. Softscaping represents the living things that grow within your landscape, such as trees, grass, plants, and bushes. The following is a closer look at how to soften your hardscaping to … Read more
With the summer months quickly approaching, we are all eager to tend to our landscaping before the pool parties and barbeques (hopefully) begin again. We put together some tips that will help you get your outdoor area in the best shape to enjoy the warm weather. Have Your Sprinkler System Checked It is always best … Read more
Is It A Good Investment? The answer is Yes. Landscaping covers a wide range of improvements for your property. It includes plantings, hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, and entertainment areas. A good landscape design increases property value by adding beauty, privacy, and functionality. How Does Landscaping Affect Property Value? Landscaping adds more than a facelift to your … Read more
Editor’s note This blog was originally published on April 9, 2015 and has been updated to include new information and additional images. Design trends show that more homeowners want functional outdoor space to unwind and entertain. This desire has significantly increased the popularity of outdoor kitchen designs and installations. A well-designed outdoor kitchen can increase … Read more
Do you have a plan for Spring this year? Need some Spring landscaping Ideas? Creating a checklist with things to accomplish around your house is one of the best ways to get in a routine of making positive changes to your home and property value.
Planning a landscape design takes some real thought. The best way to start is by looking carefully at your property to determine areas of sun, shade, slope, or other features of your existing landscape. Look at your home’s exterior for design inspiration. Decide which existing features you want to keep, such as certain mature trees. … Read more
Landscaping for a new home means getting to start with a blank canvas. There won’t be the typical mature trees, established gardens, and hardscaped areas. Instead, there is an opportunity for a landscape design and build that will enhance the architectural elements of your home. Landscaping for a new home should provide space that suits your lifestyle and the projected evolution of your property.
Pruning in winter will help your landscape flourish and stand apart come spring. Knowing when to prune and how much takes forethought and experience to get the job done properly. Pruning is often considered to be one of the most difficult gardening practices and surprisingly, winter is a great time to provide maintenance services to … Read more
Have you ever walked outside on a cold winter morning and noticed that your plants have moved? Or that your deck has shifted and some of your stonework isn’t quite as straight? You aren’t imagining things; this natural occurrence is called frost heave.
For thousands of years people have gathered around the fire. There’s something in all of us that is attracted to the warmth of a fire on cool evenings and the relaxing atmosphere that the soft light of a fireplace or fire pit can add to any outdoor setting.
Xeriscaping is a fantastic way to combine cost-saving ideas with eco-friendly measures. This type of landscaping is best for reducing maintenance and water usage with a modern design.
Standing water is a problem for many property owners. It takes away usable space leaving your landscape soggy and full of pesky mosquitoes. That’s why the best drainage solutions will enhance your landscape and keep it from collecting pools of water.
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