Tag: Landscaping

While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...

Drainage

Erosion

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Posted on 07/24/2022

Lawn moss prevention & removal guide

For homeowners with grass lawns, moss can be a problematic weed. Lawn moss appears in shady, damp areas and spreads quickly because it doesn’t need seeds to reproduce. Luckily, there are options for cleaning up a mess of moss. Here is a basic guide to removing existing moss and preventing future moss growth in your lawn: Raking &...

Landscaping

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Posted on 04/10/2022

The Benefits of Garden Edging

Garden edging is an important element of landscaping design that serves many purposes. There are a variety of different materials and techniques for edging, ranging from professional installation to DIY weekend projects. If you’re wondering whether to add garden edging to your outdoor spaces, here are some key benefits to consider: Defining and Separating Spaces The obvious visual...

Exterior Design

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Posted on 02/20/2022

Liven Up Your Landscape With These Garden Wall Ideas

There are many reasons a garden wall can be beneficial to your outdoor space. Garden walls can help define and separate areas of the yard, add privacy and improve the view. You can even combine other features like outdoor fireplaces, lighting or water features to efficiently use the space while adding functionality. If you’re thinking about building a...

DIY

Garden

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Posted on 08/15/2021

How to Choose Plants for Your Container Garden

Container gardens are a plant-lover’s art form. With so much room for creativity and combinations of plants and flowers, you can achieve countless eye-catching designs. However, the amount of choices can also seem daunting. How do you know which plants to choose for your container? Here are some basic tips to help you choose the best companion plants...

Container Gardening

Flowers

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Creating an Outdoor Living Space

Photo by Andy Giraud via Pixabay You just bought the perfect house – or you’re ready to make an offer on the perfect home – but the backyard leaves something to be desired. Sure, it has a pool and a hot tub, but the rest of it leaves you wanting more. Convert your backyard into an ultimate party...

Outdoor Living

Landscaping

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Posted on 08/04/2019

Best Plants for Xeriscaping

Xeriscaping, or dry-scaping, is a method of gardening intended to minimize the need for irrigation and ongoing watering. You can develop a xeriscape in any climate, using the right plants, but it most commonly appears in drought-prevalent areas with more mild winters and hot summers. If you live in a desert or southern climate, this might be the...

Ornamental Grass

Landscaping

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Posted on 06/23/2019

Why Organic Lawn Care Is Essential

Organic lawn care might seem to be more expensive than inorganic lawn care but practicing this method for your lawn is worth every dime you will spend. Organic lawn care is a combination of natural compost like manure, sewage sludge, and phosphorus. Inorganic lawn care, on the other hand, is a combination of harmful substances like nitrate and...

Fall Lawn Care Tips

Natural Lawn Care

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