• Landscaping On A Hill

    Landscaping on a slope can present challenges for homeowners. Keeping plants in place and preventing erosion are two main concerns for people who own sloped properties. Knowing what you can do to properly landscape your yard can help you plan the garden that you want.     Plant Ground Cover Ground cover is the easy landscaping solution for homeowners who want a low-maintenance plant that will be attractive and will also prevent erosion. [Read More]

  • Guide For Beginning Landscapers: How To Resurface Your Lawn Before You Put Sod Down

    The spring season is a good time to remove an old weedy lawn and replace it with fresh sod. You have to remove the old lawn and resurface it before you lay the new sod. Removing the old lawn and preparing the surface is necessary to keep the sod pieces flat as you lay them down on the lawn and to help the roots of the grass in the sod grow into the dirt on the lawn. [Read More]

  • Allergic To Fire Ants? Let Professionals Take Care Of Your Lawn

    Taking care of your lawn might seem like a simple task, but it may be something that you need to be cautious about doing. Working in the front or backyard is one of the easiest ways to expose yourself to insects that can bite and cause allergic reactions. Fire ants have painful stings, and it is not uncommon for those who are allergic to experience major swelling. If you are allergic to fire ant bites and have lots of mounds in your yard, you should get professional lawn care to handle all of your lawn-related needs. [Read More]

  • How To Incorporate Trees Into Your Urban Landscaping Project

    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]

  • Drought Tolerant Plant Solutions For Your Backyard Landscape

    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]

  • Landscaping Tips For Those With Outdoor Allergies

    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]

  • 3 Tips To Help Deal With Tree Hazards Before A Removal Can Be Done

    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]

  • Tips For Early Tree Removal And Reasons Why You Should Remove Trees Earlier Rather Than Later

    In the natural world, squirrels, chipmunks, mice and even birds transport the seeds of trees to different locations. In your yard, you have probably seen the results of nature at work--trees sprouting up where you did not plant them and saplings growing from the strangest of places (e.g., cracks in the foundation of your garage). If you do not want these trees to remain, you should work fast to remove them. [Read More]

  • Don't Lose It: 3 Tips To Help You Keep Your Lawn Green

    It's hard to keep grass green during a drought, especially if you're only allowed to water your lawn once a week. Many people are removing their lawns or just letting them die. If you don't want to lose your lawn, you don't have to. You also don't have to waste a lot of water to keep your lawn green during a drought. Here are four simple steps you can take to keep your lawn looking beautiful even while you're under drought restrictions. [Read More]

  • Want To Reduce Maintenance On Your Property? Put In A Retaining Wall

    One of the toughest parts of being a homeowner is maintaining the property over the years. Some features require you to be extra active with maintenance, such as carpets which need routine cleaning and plants that are not native to your climate. If you want to make improvements that reduce the maintenance that your home requires, you should invest in an outdoor addition such as a retaining wall. Create Easily Usable Space for Landscaping [Read More]