Improving Your Landscaping

Posted on: 15 August 2016

Floods take over homes and cause billions of dollars in damages every year. While it does not stop people from living on the coasts, on flood plains or near marshes, swamps and major waterways, it does cause a lot of heartache. If you are anywhere near a low-lying plain and lots of water and have not encountered a major flood yet, you are very lucky. If you have had to deal with a major flood and major loss of property, then it is time to get serious. [Read More]

Posted on: 2 August 2016

As a homeowner, you may take great pride in keeping your property beautiful. However, taking care of your landscaping, especially when you have a lot of trees on your property, may not always be that easy to accomplish. Once you notice that one of your trees is not looking that healthy, you should try to determine the problem. Whether you are able to analyze the symptoms and find out on your own or you rely on professional help, getting to the bottom of the problem as quickly as possible is the best way to maximize the chance of a complete recovery. [Read More]

Posted on: 25 July 2016

If you love the look of hibiscus flowers, but don't live in a tropical climate, Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), also called althea, may just be the perfect flowering shrub for your landscape. The profuse single or double flowers appear in late summer in shades of white, pink, rose, purple and blue. They are not as large, but just as beautiful, as those of its tropical cousins. Where Will Rose of Sharon Grow? [Read More]

Posted on: 4 July 2016

Cutting down your water usage in the front or backyard of your home can be a good idea for saving money and even making your home more environmentally friendly. This can be especially important if you live in an area that frequently has droughts or you rely on water from a provider that can get expensive. If you're curious about how you can cut down on water usage through landscaping, it's best to rely on professionals that know what they're doing and can help you choose projects that offer multiple benefits, while providing the end goal of saving water. [Read More]