One spring morning a few years ago, I woke up and realized that I needed to update my yard. I was tired of looking at all of the boring, outdated flowerbeds, so I decided to head to the hardware store to purchase some great yard tools and some new plants. It was a little pricey to get started, but when I got home and started working, I was really impressed with how well it started to came together. This blog is all about improving your landscaping, even if you don't have a lot of experience with yard work in the first place.
Posted on: 23 May 2016
Having a pond in your yard can be an excellent way of improving both the look and value of your property. For those that have recently acquired property that has an artificial pond, it can be easy to make mistakes when it comes to caring for the pond. Luckily, keeping the following couple of tips in mind can help ensure that your pond avoids some common problems. Winterize Your Pond [Read More]
Posted on: 18 May 2016
If you have your lawn looking the way you want it to look, then all you need is a good lawn maintenance service. However, not every business is created equal. Many of them will only cut your grass and clean up afterward. There are several things that you may need that are important for your yard. The following are four things to consider and inquire about when shopping for lawn maintenance. [Read More]
Posted on: 18 May 2016
If you have patches in your lawn that are missing grass, consider purchasing zoysa grass from a sod farm to help give your yard the beautiful look you want. Zoysa grass is different than most of the other types of grass that you can get from a sod farm. The guide below walks you through a few things you need to know before purchasing zoysa grass to use in your yard. [Read More]
Posted on: 12 May 2016
Nitrogen is an essential element for plant growth. It is found in abundance in our atmosphere, but the problem is how to get atmospheric nitrogen to your plant roots. Rain is quite good at carrying nitrogen from the air into the ground, but there are also plants whose leaves gather atmospheric nitrogen, carry it to their roots and share it with their plant friends. These nitrogen-fixing plants play a vital role in a permaculture landscape. [Read More]