Improving Your Landscaping

Posted on: 2 May 2016

When you live in the city, you don't always have the same landscaping options as people in more rural neighborhoods. Smaller yards and greater proximity to other people's property mean less room for tree roots and canopies to spread as they grow. However, while your design space is more limited, trees are still important for city neighborhoods – they help buffer noise, reduce pollution and counter the "heat island effect" that often occurs in urban areas. [Read More]

Posted on: 1 May 2016

Gardening enthusiasts will be the first to tell you that being green in the outdoors is just as important as being green inside the home. Our planet wouldn't be as healthy without plenty of flora to create oxygen for us to breathe. So even in drought conditions when water is at a premium, it doesn't make sense to do away with green plants altogether. Instead of replacing your parched dry lawn with gravel, consider these options for drought-tolerant plants that will enhance the beauty of your outdoor space no matter how much water is available. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 April 2016

If you have a family member with outdoor allergy problems, it is a good idea to take this into consideration when planning out your landscape. There are plenty of plants that might work well in your yard but others that you should especially avoid. Here are four landscaping tips that hopefully will allow your allergic loved one to enjoy your yard year-round. 1. Look Into Lawn Alternatives If your family member is allergic to grass in general, this can seem like an insurmountable problem when it comes to your yard. [Read More]

Posted on: 29 April 2016

For one reason or another, you may need to have a tree removed that is creating a hazard to your property. Sometimes, the tree service will be able to come right away to deal with the hazard, but what if you have to wait? Waiting can be a danger to your property and to people. There are some things that you may want to do to deal with the hazard, such as removing branches or taping off a dangerous zone. [Read More]