Winter is a beautiful time of year but it also brings with it several home safety hazards that you can prepare for. Consider these five home safety precautions this winter to keep your family and your home safe. Snow Removal Likely one of the first things you think of for winter home safety … [Read more...]
8 Pond and Water Feature Construction Inspirations
Water features like garden ponds, waterfalls, and fountains have a naturally calming effect and showcase your landscaping “A” game. Who does not like sitting on the back patio and hearing the gentle flowing of water or seeing their garden oasis glistening? A well-designed and executed water feature … [Read more...]
What is Mulching?
Photo: hgtv.com Mulching is one of the best and easiest things you can do to protect and spruce up the overall look of your landscaping. Mulch is any material spread over or laid upon cultivated soil. This can include grass trimmings, bark or wood chips, pine needles, straw, shredded leaves, etc. … [Read more...]
Dethatching and Overseeding Your Lawn
Dethatching and overseeding your lawn should be a routine annual part of your lawn maintenance but it frequently goes by the wayside. The goal of dethatching and overseeding your lawn is to keep it looking beautiful and lush. The truth of the matter is many homeowners overseed their lawns as a way … [Read more...]
What is the Difference Between Hardscaping and Landscaping?
You are speaking with your landscape professional and hear the terms “landscape” and “hardscape” being used. You start wondering what the difference is between them and what each term really means! The answer is simple enough to understand but encompasses a third term: “softscape.” So what are these … [Read more...]
