Ensuring your downspouts are clear and functioning properly helps direct water away from your home, protecting your foundation and landscape, and saving you costly repairs in the long run. Clogged or damaged downspouts can cause rainwater to overflow, leading to
Pruning can be a bit confusing with all the different plants and their needs. Here are a few tips to help guide you and your cutting tools this fall: 1. Do you have the right tools? The choice between pruners,
Embarking on a landscape design project can be an incredibly rewarding and creative adventure. Here are the essential elements we focus on to help you craft a beautiful and inviting outdoor space: 1. Assess Your Space Available Space: A detailed
Native plants are the unsung heroes of local ecosystems. By integrating these plants into your landscape, you not only enhance its beauty but also support local wildlife, conserve water, and reduce maintenance. Here’s a closer look at some notable native
Warm weather calls for nature’s most exquisite hues—energetic yellows to distinct whites—to enliven your garden. As many plants are only available during specific windows of the year, you must take advantage of the spring and summer’s seasonal stars with their
Natural landscapes are captivating to nearly all people. What brings you to the outdoors? Perhaps being emersed in the beauty of the natural world provides us with a sense of wonder as we perceive the power of the landscape. Large
It’s what everyone imagines: a perfectly manicured lawn with lush green grass and not a weed in sight. Yet despite the allure of clean-cut grass, homeowners should also consider alternative options. Meadows, pollinator gardens, native forests, or alternative groundcovers can
When designing a landscape or starting a garden, Northern Virginia homeowners are often quick to forgo native plant species in favor of non-native exotics. Some non-native plants may look stunning, but their value usually ends there. Native plants, however, provide
Seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life? Would you prefer to hear bees buzz and birds sing instead of your cell phone’s chime? You can enjoy a natural retreat on your property with the help of Northern
