Landscaping Tips & Information

For those of us who enjoy the buzz and movement from birds, butterflies, and bees, attracting these flying creatures to your landscape can be a breeze with the right plants. If you welcome natures pollinators, plant these flowering annuals and

Landscaping is integral to keeping your yard robust and lush, yet many homeowners give hardscaping little thought. Hardscaping installation can improve your home just as much as enhanced lawn slopes, trees, and shrubs. Studying hardscape types and their benefits can

It’s a new year, so why not consider a new patio design? Spring is the time to prepare your backyard—restore your patio, plant new trees, or finally install that walkway you’ve always wanted—for hosting guests. Backyard dining, group get-togethers, and

Most new homeowners settle for the generic driveway provided by their builders or accept the driveway previous homeowners installed. However, if you are not a fan of the bland or crumbling concrete slab and prefer to invest in your property

If you notice that your yard undergoes a dramatic transformation during significant rainstorms, it might have drainage problems. Perhaps water and mud collect in it during storms, or run-off from neighboring properties tends to run into your landscape. Beyond the

Landscaping can help define the character of your home or business. In the former case, it operates as an invitation—delivering the kind of beauty you and your home deserve.  In the latter, landscaping can contribute to the impression of a

Despite what others may argue, no one-size-fits-all method exists for sustainable landscaping. The “traditional” approach revolved around making a yard cosmetically pleasing. However, contemporary landscaping goes far beyond an immediate-use design. Many homeowners wish to work with nature rather than

Patios are a practical addition to nearly any landscape design. They provide a flat surface for comfortable leisure—fundamental to outdoor living. Plus, given the diversity of eco-friendly materials available, you can create a non-harmful design that accommodates your lifestyle. Then,

Our planet needs care, maintenance, and love; as it turns out, so do our homes! Yet some typical landscaping practices—using too much water, incorporating excessive grass, and more—harm the natural environment. Still, eco-friendly landscaping can simultaneously protect our planet while