Can You Landscape in Winter?
No matter where you live, if you have a yard, the onset of winter begs the question, “Can you landscape in winter?” Naturally, most of us would love to hear a resounding “no” in answer to the query, as that would let us all off the hook for maintenance and new projects around the yard.…
Read MoreExecutive’s Holistic Approach to Landscaping Ecology
Taking the Holistic Approach to Landscaping There’s been a major shift in the past few years to living holistically, removing the barriers between certain aspects of life like health and beauty, mind and body to create a deeper connection for them all and achieve a better-balanced way of living. Interestingly enough, that “holistic” way of…
Read MoreWisely Planning Landscaping: Builder, Architect, Utilities and Owner
Typically speaking, when a homeowner begins thinking about how they’d like their property to look in terms of landscaping, they forget about some very important details. They think about the aesthetics rather than taking the broader view of what those aesthetics require, both in terms of budget as well as maintenance. They also forget to…
Read MoreFall Yard Decorating Ideas for Warm Climate
Decorating for Fall in Warmer Climates Contrary to what some people say, areas of the country with a warmer climate year-round DO actually experience fall – though it’s generally not quite to the degree that other areas do. Plants and trees still change their colors and eventually lose their leaves, grass still slows down its…
Read MoreCreate a Spooky Yard Without Breaking the Budget
Spookify Your Yard Without Breaking Your Budget Let’s face it. Halloween is the time of year when a majority of the country goes a little – or a lot – nuts, getting in on the fun and freakiness of the holiday in all kinds of ways. They throw creepy parties, make their own costumes, stock…
Read MoreWhere Do I Get Landscaping Rocks?
Any landscaping project takes time, vision and money. It also takes planning and attention to detail, if you want to achieve a masterpiece that adds curb appeal, rather than looking like something haphazardly thrown together. Aside from the obvious plants, trees, shrubs and flowers, there are various accents of the non-organic kind that add a…
Read MoreFall Landscaping Checklist
Summer is quickly winding down, which means preparing to get the kids back to school, preparing your mind to get back to reality after that wonderful vacation…and preparing your landscaping for fall. Get ready to break out the fall landscaping checklist. Cringe all you want, it’s a necessary evil that comes with the joys of…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Landscape Puddles
The issue of standing water in the yard is a common problem that property owners all over the country face, regardless of their location and the size of their property. There are various reasons for the formation of puddles, and one of the ways to solve the problem is to understand the “why” behind it.…
Read MoreLand Clearing Before a Landscaping Project
Much like most landscaping projects, there are different degrees of land clearing. Ranging from the all-inclusive clear-every-last-square-inch-of-the-lot missions to the much more “manageable” clear-out-the-overgrowth tasks that many homeowners face after they’ve begun to consider finishing out their landscaping. Land clearing is never a simple matter of breaking out a few tools and setting to work.…
Read MoreLandscaping In Stages
No one loves the idea of having to sink a big chunk of change into a project all at once. But having to scrap your vision in favor of the cheapest solution shouldn’t be the only option, either. Fortunately, landscaping on a budget is possible, if you do it in stages – or phases, if…
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