As trends change and landscaping becomes overgrown, older homes begin to look outdated and out of place. To give them a fresh look and eye-catching appeal, consider sprucing up your yard with a landscape makeover. You can easily improve the overall appearance of your home and … [Read more...]
Container Gardening
Can you imagine a world with virtually no weeds, no soil borne diseases, and no over-planting, where you can fine-tune sun and shade and bring perennials indoors for winter? Consider the many advantages of growing your garden in containers, Preparing the planting … [Read more...]
Summer is Here
It’s Time for Bruschetta How wonderful would it be if you could have a self-watering container garden with all the ingredients for a fresh and bright Bruschetta. Think heirloom tomato, basil and thyme ready to be combined when you are ready. A repurposed wine bottle and a … [Read more...]
Homesite Drainage
If you have drainage problems, there are solutions. However, before a solution can be determined, let’s look at the causes of the drainage issue. Downspouts and Sump Pumps When downspouts and sump pump discharge don’t have a place to drain, when water isn’t directed … [Read more...]
About Aeration
What is Aeration? Aeration is the process of making your lawn more accessible to air, water and nutrients. Aerated lawns are more vigorous and healthy than non-aerated ones and they show it. The Process of Aerating a Lawn Aeration is accomplished by operating a machine … [Read more...]
Hardscape Restoration
Concrete pavers, blue stone and all hardscape surfaces add to the curb appeal and enjoyment of your property and work together to your increase property’s beauty and value. In the past, the hardscape industry has sold concrete pavers and natural stone as an investment that will … [Read more...]
Living Mulch
MULCH, MULCH, everywhere there’s MULCH. It can be a shredded / dyed pallet in all sort of colors from red, orange, and chocolate. Mulch can be single, double and yes, even triple processed hardwood bark mulch. Available in all sorts of materials from cedar, pine nuggets, pine … [Read more...]
Improving Curb Appeal
We all know the saying “you only get one chance to make a first impression.” The same is true when selling a house. The front yard is usually the first view a potential buyer has when shopping for a new home. In a slower housing market this impression can be what intrigues or … [Read more...]
About Pruning
Pruning plays an essential role in maximizing growth, strength and beauty of landscape greenery. Correct pruning techniques vary for different plant species and it is important to choose the proper time and method for trimming your plants. Pruning Technique for Trees Why … [Read more...]
All About Mulch
Mulching is a simple, effective way to protect soil and encourage plant growth. Proper mulch materials and application improve any gardens health as well as it appearance. Benefits Mulch not only aesthetically enhances garden beds, it also improves the health and nutrition of … [Read more...]
