Living in the sprawling concrete jungle of a large, metropolitan city, or even along the perfectly manicured avenues of a quaint suburban town, can leave homeowners longing for the peace and tranquility of the great outdoors. The sounds of birds chirping and the smell of pine...
Topiary gardens have origins dating back all the way to Roman times. Although this unusual hobby might not be to everyone’s taste, few people can deny the impressive maintenance and display of topiary tree designs. You might know them simply as well-pruned hedges and ornamental trees,...
Planting trees in the front yard of your home can add immense value to the property with very little work. Sprawling ornamental trees or perfectly pruned evergreens create dimension and incorporate color into the landscape. Depending on where you live, certain trees will grow better than...
At some point in time, many homeowners are going to experience thinning or dead grass on their property. Whether you are a first-time home buyer inheriting a poorly maintained lawn or a long-time owner, who has let yard maintenance fall by the wayside, there is...
Backyard ponds are a beautiful, personalized space to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature from the comfort of your home. The scenery surrounding the pond, like plants and large stones, enhances the beauty of the landscape. However, adding a water feature like a fountain...
For most homeowners, the health and beauty of a lawn add valuable curb appeal to a home. Maintaining a lush, green yard is no easy feat. Pesky weeds can creep in and cause unwanted issues in your lawn. Removing these weeds can be a backbreaking...
Are you noticing your lawn looking a little worn out or not as green as you had hoped for? If that's the case, it may be time to start implementing a lawn fertilizer into your lawn maintenance habits, which is commonly a sign of imbalanced...
Home and business owners are encouraged to add an outdoor drainage system to their property as it provides many benefits from preventing soil erosion and standing water to water damage and providing a healthy environment for your garden, yard, and landscape. While it may be...
Homeowners prioritize keeping a healthy lawn, and it all begins with the consistency and health of your soil. The condition and overall density of your soil affect your yard's appearance and how well your grass can grow. It's encouraged to regularly check your lawn for...
Retaining walls provide property owners with a variety of benefits from increasing drainage and preventing erosion to adding to a home’s curb appeal and improving the landscaping. If retaining walls aren’t designed properly to account for proper drainage, it is likely that they will fail,...