If you're looking to improve the appearance of your landscape, you should consider using landscape timbers. Offering both aesthetic and functional benefits, they can improve your landscape in several ways. In case this is your first time hearing about them, though, you might be wondering how … [Read more...]
Are you thinking about starting a garden? Gardening is a fun and rewarding hobby that pays off in the form of a beautiful landscape. There are a few different ways to create a garden, however, the most common of which include ground and container gardening. So, which of these gardening … [Read more...]
When designing your home's landscape, you should consider adding trees. Some homeowners assume trees should be excluded from their landscape, believing they consume valuable space while offering little or no benefits in the process. While trees certainly require space to grow, however, it's a … [Read more...]
To say pine trees shed a lot of needles would be an understatement. Even if you only have a single pine tree growing in your landscape, it will likely drop a thick layer of needles. Rather than trying to rake and dispose of them, however, you should consider using them as garden mulch. As the … [Read more...]
How much water do you typically use in your garden? Regardless of species or variety, all plants require water. Water allows plants to absorb nutrients from the soil while also assisting in the conversion of sunlight to energy – a process known as photosynthesis. If your garden is responsible … [Read more...]
Does your landscape feature gravel? Whether it's used on a sidewalk, flowerbed or elsewhere, you may discover grass growing from underneath the small rocks. When this occurs, it can create a messy-looking landscape while simultaneously jeopardizing the health of your trees and “good” … [Read more...]
Have you heard of hard landscaping? In recent years, it's become an increasingly popular landscaping trend among homeowners and business owners alike. By taking advantage of hard materials like stone and brick, homeowners and business owners can create an attractive yet functional … [Read more...]
Towards the end of summer, many homeowners and property owners neglect their landscape. They assume that regular maintenance is no longer needed since the fall and winter months are right around the corner. Unfortunately, the end result is an over-stressed landscape that's more susceptible to … [Read more...]
If your landscape suffers from poor or nonexistent drainage, you should consider building a drain. When rainwater accumulates in your landscape, it can drown plants while eroding the soil in the process. By building a drain, you'll encourage rainwater to flow down and away from your landscape, … [Read more...]
Is your landscape covered in pine straw? Also known as pine needles, pine straw is essentially the adult leaves of a pine tree. They grow together in bundles called fascicles, with a typical fascicle containing about two to six individual needles. While you can always rake and dispose of fallen … [Read more...]
