Spring cleaning is not limited to simply working inside your home! Spring yard cleanup is essential to have that lush lawn and enhanced curb appeal you desire for the year. Cleanup, of course, lends itself to mean the actual removal of debris but also means taking a hard look at your lawn to see … [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...]