If your yard is on a slope, it is important to take that into account when designing your landscape. In most cases, it is not worth excavating and flattening the slope as doing so is quite expensive and may compromise the stability of your home’s foundation. Instead, you should focus on designing a landscape that works with the slope. Here are some ideas to guide you. Use steps as the focal point.…
Read More »If you’re trying to improve the health of your lawn, it’s time to think about top dressing. Top dressings can provide a variety of benefits for your lawn. But, you need to choose the right type of top dressing. A lot of people choose basic mulch for their lawn top dressing, but there’s a better option. Instead of using a basic garden mulch, switch to compost for your lawn top dressing.…
Read More »A lush, healthy lawn can significantly enhance the beauty of your home and provide a relaxing environment for your family and friends. Unfortunately, lawns can sometimes deteriorate due to various factors like unfavorable weather conditions, pests, diseases, and inadequate maintenance. To help homeowners overcome these challenges, modern lawn restoration services offer a wide array of solutions. Explore these services, their benefits, and when they may be necessary to bring your lawn back to its prime condition.…
Read More »Hiring a lawn care service for your large commercial property is the best way to handle general upkeep. Most lawn services come out once a week during the warm season to keep the lawn trimmed and looking good. There are several factors and additional services that impact the quote you will receive for weekly commercial lawn maintenance. 1. Signage and Obstructions Commercial properties often have fixed obstructions in lawn areas that can’t easily be moved, which may include signage, bolted-down benches, and light posts, to name a few.…
Read More »Tree trimming is a common task that is necessary for the health and safety of your trees. While it may seem like a simple job, it can actually be quite dangerous if not done properly. You are dealing with heights and sharp objects, which is why you should never take it lightly. However, there are a few more reasons than just your safety that make it a wise decision to leave tree trimming to the experts.…
Read More »If your landscaping is beautiful, it will not stay that way unless you properly maintain it throughout the growing season. This can take a lot of time and effort. If you are busy and do not have the time needed, you can hire a landscape maintenance company. Keep reading to learn of two services they will offer you. Lawn Maintenance No matter how beautiful your landscaping is, if the lawn is in bad condition it takes away from the beauty.…
Read More »When you have all the plants in your garden the way you want, it’s time to think about what else you can do to improve the look of your yard and garden. This is where hardscaping can come in. Hardscaping is basically any hard and non-organic thing that goes into your landscaping plan. That would include benches, fountains, lights, and even gravel. Hardscaping your garden has a lot of benefits. …
Read More »Downed branches are common issues following a storm, but sometimes the damage to your tree is much more severe. The following storm injuries can mean it’s time to remove the tree, depending on the severity of the damage. 1. Crown Loss Damage up in the crown is the most common type of storm damage. The wind whips around branches, breaking them off. Hail can splinter branches and knock loose all the foliage in the crown.…
Read More »Mulch not only provides extra moisture but can also suppress weeds, which can save you a lot of time. Mulch also adds to the landscaping and makes it look nice. When it comes to mulch there are many types available, one of which is landscaping pine bark mulch. Below is information about this mulch, as well as areas you can use it in your landscaping. Pine Bark Mulch Pine bark mulch comes from pine trees and often comes from waste at furniture manufacturers and when making furniture out of pine.…
Read More »Weeds are one of the most persistent and difficult landscaping problems homeowners face. Conventional weed control methods make heavy use of chemical products. Fortunately, recent years have seen homeowners becoming more interested in natural weed control strategies. These approaches are gentle on the environment while still being highly effective. Use Mulch To Stop Weeds From Growing Weeds can grow near the base of flowers, bushes, and trees. Once weeds become established in these areas, they can be a drain on the nutrients and root space for the plants you want to grow in these spaces.…
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